And with that, my Christmas holidays are over, and I am slowly settling back into my Scottish routines. Although it will be a few days…
Once again, I am in The Homeland for my Christmas holidays. I’ve been making the annual trek for five years now, and I expect this…
I’ve enjoyed a little break in Philadelphia with my friend, Erinie, and can honestly say it is a fabulous city. I really loved how the…
It’s been several years since I first visited Cramond Island. And on that first visit, I fell in love with the dystopian-like vibe stemming from…
It seems like only a few days ago that I was starting my summer 2025 holidays. Yet here I am, 7 weeks later, back home…
My summer road trip with Daddy included a lot more geocaches than normal. And, if you know me, you’ll know that I love to take…
As has become tradition, Daddy and I have enjoyed a little summer road trip as part of my summer holidays to the homeland. As normal,…
I first explored Wellington, Washington, with Daddy during our 2024 summer road trip. This time, I returned for a full-day hike along the Iron Goat…
Once again, it is summer holiday time! And yes, once again, I am in the Homeland to enjoy the season. Here’s hoping the weather cooperates…
Well, it has happened: (Two of) my sisters have come to Scotland! If you had told me before January that this would be part of…
As I often do, I took far too many photographs on my recent visit to Chicago. Normally, it’s easy to comb through them to select…
I’ve just returned home to Scotland after a lovely week away in Chicago. I am feeling relaxed and well-rested, but also high on the excitement…
Faithful followers of Just Frances will know that, after many trials and tribulations, I am now a dual citizen of the United States and the…
It has finally happened: I am now a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland citizen*. That means no more visas, no more immigration…
My winter holidays have come to an end, and I am slowly settling back into life in Scotland. However, as I’ve made this trip so…
I am home for another Christmas holiday in The Homeland and looking forward to merriment, festive foods, and time with family and friends. And, of…
I’ve just spent a few days playing tourist in The Other Washington (DC) and am feeling nice and relaxed having enjoyed my last holiday break…
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was starting my 2024 summer holidays, and now they are over and I’m back home in Scotland.…
Regular readers will know that I am “into” geocaching. My first geocache outing was in 2001 not long after the “sport” began, and I enjoyed…
The last couple of days have been spent camping and fishing with my Godson. It was his first time for both, and my first time…