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Self-love: Paris Edition

In the city of love, why not fall in love with yourself? Like everyone else, I've always heard about Paris. Friends, the media, and...

What they don’t tell you

26 day backpacking trip here we go... Starting on March 23rd, 2019 I set off on a trip of a lifetime. Like I've mentioned before, my...

Our Busy Culture

some thoughts on this post-Ireland Back at CNU, we have a culture that places a big emphasis on being busy, and staying busy. We push...

Getting Comfortable with Uncertainity

Amsterdam realizations and the ever uncertain future It’s taken me a long time to get more comfortable with uncertainty. As much as we...

Six Steps to a Wholesome Weekend

York, friendship, and how to make your trip wholesome Last week, my friend Sophia and I decided to go on a (somewhat) spontaneous trip to...

A Trip to Remember: Three Generations take Scotland

When I was growing up, my family didn’t take a lot of vacations. My parents always said that the money that we would have spent towards...

Climbing out of my comfort zone

Edinburgh, Harry Potter, and pushing myself When people talk about their study abroad experiences, a common theme I’ve noticed is how...

London in £100: Adventure #1

Traveling as a young 20-something is so different than all of the other traveling I’ve done before. No chaperones, no parents reminding...

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About Me!

Hi there! Welcome to Bagpipes & Bookshelves! My name is Maria McQuade, and I am currently studying abroad at the University of Glasgow in Scotland for the Spring 2019 semester! The travel bug has bitten me pretty hard, and I am always ready for my next adventure! Keep up on the blog to find out where I go next!

 

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