Hiking the West Highland Way Requires a Pronunciation Guide and Cow Diplomacy
On Day 1 of our hike, we hopped off the bus at 6:30 a.m., strolled past the Milngavie Welcome Sign (Town Motto: “You're definitely saying it wrong”), and began the…
Glasgow: Where English Goes to Get Mugged
There are many ways to feel disoriented in a foreign country: the jet lag, the currency, the alarming number of sheep. But nothing scrambles your brain quite like arriving in…
Rattlin’ Brain Fog: A Cautionary Tale in Malt Vinegar
We landed in Glasgow full of optimism, jet lag, and pub-fueled patriotism. Within 24 hours, we were seated in a rustic tavern listening to live Celtic folk music, which—if you’ve…