YAY, I can finally falalalala all I want because it's December a.k.a the month of Christmas! The city's lit, the smell of cookies seems to be everywhere and we finally might have a snowy Christmas. The excitement is beyond real and since this month will probably go by faster than a blink, I thought I would share 5 things to do in December.

♡ Fun DIY project: Instead of buying a thousand pressies, why not make one or two yourself? I am sure homemade goods will be even more appreciated and you can personalize them the way you want. You can find a simple idea I did for myself last year (yes, that's allowed too) here  - if you decide to recreate it, be sure to send me some photos, I would love to see it. 

♡ This one is kind of a given, but - visit a Christmas market! The catch is that the ones in your country don't count. My first Christmas market this year was the one in Linz which me and my boyfriend visited on the opening day and I can confirm it is stunning. 

♡ The third one may be a bit unusual, but still. I would like to use less plastic bags, since they are not biodegradable. When we were in the UK, I bought this cute little reusable bag (you can find them basically anywhere) which not only helps the environment but is also very handy. I just keep it in my purse and use it whenever.

♡ Personally, the fourth one might be a little harder to achieve, since I work in digital marketing but it is to spend less time on my phone and start spending time more consciously. I feel like you can scroll down IG and not even realize how much time you are spending looking at posts of strangers. So I am making an effort of being more aware of how much time I spend on social media and limit myself to a few minutes a day.

♡ Make a memory jar for the next year.  This is pretty self-explanatory: find a jar and every time something unforgettable happens in 2018, write it down and fill it with memories. On December 31th 2018 you can open it up and remember the little things that made your year. I think this is such a nice way to store the special moments and relive them. 

Imagine dragons - It's time 

Scottish adventure // last part

The 'after Skye' period was full of picturesque cottages, sun-drenching countryside and even big city lights at the end. We had a unique experience sleeping in this bothy, drove through what seemed like an autumn wonderland, visited cute little villages, and at the end spent a couple of days in Manchester. 

This trip was honestly one of my favorites. Everyone asks me about the weather - yes, it was miserable most of the time. But you know what? I feel like gloomy weather makes this country even more special and adds a touch of mystery. There is something about seeing a majestic castle hiding behind the stormy clouds, climbing up the foggy mountain and listening to the raindrops as you drive through magnificent nature.

Kate Nash - Foundations

Scottish adventure // Isle of Skye

“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.”― Jack Kerouac

So in the last post I took you through Edinburgh and its main attractions and now it's time for something a little different. Isle of Skye is a place where sheep are your best friends, one-lane roads prevail and nature stuns you. It is true that we didn't really have the best weather but we didn't let a few raindrops and gusts of wind stop us. I feel like this kind of gloomy weather makes it even more special. 

One word to describe the island? Dramatic. Its cliffs stretch along the cost and leave you feeling very small. I especially loved the Storr - if you get a chance to climb it I highly recommend it. I've never seen a view so majestic. 

Hope you like the photos! 

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