I have learned first hand that Scottish weddings are not for the faint of heart — they are loud, rowdy, and a whole lot of fun! Here's everything you need to know to be the life of the party (and not insult anyone) at the next Scottish wedding you attend.
Read MoreA Dose Of Inspiration: Quotes By Writers, Actors, and More to Inspire Travel and Adventure
“Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.”
— Ernest Hemingway
“But I am a born pilgrim. Even when I am feeling really lazy or I’m missing home, I need take only one step to be carried away by the excitement of the journey... I realize that I will never reach my goal by staying in the same place all the time. I can speak to my soul only when the two of us are off exploring deserts or cities or mountains or roads. ”
— from Aleph by Paulo Coelho
What's The Difference Between Ice Cream And Gelato?
Colorful mounds of sweet iced goodness sit in glass-topped coolers, enticing those walking by to stop and purchase a scoop (or two) of melt-in-your-mouth flavors like lemon, Nutella, and blood-orange creamsicle.
Nothing beats gelato.
Read More7 Things I Learned From Being A Female Rugby Player
Get used to hearing; "You play rugby!?"
That phrase, accompanied by a head to toe scan of your body, is the typical response when someone (usually a male someone) learns that you play the sport. Believe it or not, female rugby players are not ugly, bearded, or 300-pounds.
Read MoreTravel Tip: Don't Sit Down When Dining In Rome, It Will Cost More!
An article published in The Telegraph a few years ago told the tale of a few tourists in Rome who kicked up a stink when they were charged 42 Euros for two ice creams and a bottle of water in a cafe. Thinking that they were being scammed, they even went so far as to get the police involved.
Read More10 (Mostly False) Things You Didn't Know About Canada
In Canada, the tuque (a winter/all-year hat that is usually made of cotton, wool, or a beaver pelt) is the number-one-selling article of clothing — more popular than underwear, t-shirts or jeans. (And that's not including the ones that are handmade by your grandma or your crafty friends.)
Read MoreDon't Make These Mistakes! Editor Pet Peeves You Need To Know
We all make mistakes — I am sure there are many of them on this site that I've missed!
Nobody is perfect, and making errors (every once and awhile) is normal. When I am wearing my Editor hat, however, I have a lower tolerance for certain mistakes when it comes to resumes, query letters, professional emails, and professional writing.
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