SOLO TRAVEL SCOTLAND - Crazy weather! Stormy ferry crossing in Scotland 🏴 [Ep. 3]
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As I made my way into the Scottish Highlands, I spent a night in Uig at the Isle of Skye before continuing my journey to the Outer Hebridian island on the West Coast of Scotland using the Spirit of Scotland travel pass. Uig tends to be seen as less a part of Skye than a stepping stone en route to the Western Isles. In this episode, my patience got tested by the weather which was not in my favor. The attempt to leave Skye to board a ferry to Tarbert, the Isle of Harris, was more challenging than I anticipated. The constant rain, strong wind, and irregular bus availability while trying to catch the 6 pm ferry left me feeling discouraged and frustrated.
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In 2013, I started my solo travel journey, leaving Indonesia in 2016 to become a full-time traveler and TH-cam creator. My background in International Relations has fueled a profound interest in exploring different countries. My content focuses on exploring different cultures through the lens of a solo female traveler, aiming to capture real-life interactions and experiences.
My travels kicked off with a five-month trip across Asia, after which I moved to China in January 2017 to work as an English teacher-my first time living abroad. I left China in 2018 to fully commit to creating videos on TH-cam, where I share my travels and the cultures I encounter.
Living nomadically since 2016, I settled in England in early 2022 after marrying my British husband, David. Now based in the UK, I continue to travel and share my adventures on TH-cam.
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Your recent videos of travelling in Scotland really ignited my travel bug that have been hibernating throughout the pandemic. Totally can relate to the stress and tension that you felt because I personally don't drive and always needed to depend on the public transportation whenever I travel. But, as much as I hope I have the convenience and comfort of self-drive, I think I will always choose public transportation whenever I travel solo because you will never know who you will meet briefly throughout that journey. Scotland is definately on the top of my travel bucket list now. Thanks for sharing all this with us!
Thank you so much KenBon. What a lovely thing to read! I am so glad that you can relate to this frustration of using public transportation 😁 Loved reading your comment!!
Aw what a beautiful video! You have some amazing exploring to do in that area of the world :)
Aww thank you lovely!! Scotland is fantastic. I know that your dad has some Scottish ancestry.
Great to see you on out beautiful island.. it doesn't always rain btw, it's dry at least 5 days a year🏴🏴
The third episode is more challenge for you in scotland when you were almost frustated because the weather isnt very predictable, but you had flexibility and spontaneity. And its great😁😁😁
Loving this Scotland series, Syfia. Soundtrack always on point :)
Nick, thank you so much for watching! That's very kind of you!! 😊
There are always good & bad days when travelling, but the good ones always far outweigh the frustrating ones and make the whole experience such a pleasure & worthwhile.
Although from South West England I spent six weeks in Manchester in 1963 travelling all over the north of England and even travelled to Scotland independently from there. Yes I'm an oldie.....that was the summer of 1963! That experience gave me the confidence to travel to many parts of the world independently.
Love your videos Syifa.......it's always a pleasure when a new one appears! 👍👍😊
Indeed Peter. Thanks so much for watching and sharing your travel experience. I always love reading every comment. Thanks a lot for your support!
Very good and beautifully shot video which gives you an idea of just how diverse our weather can be but also how limited public transport is in the north west of Scotland. I lived for over a decade on the Outer Hebrides and regularly crossed the Minch on the Hebrides. You do get used to the choppy seas after a while!
Thanks a lot Brian for your comment! I agree, the weather in Scotland is so diverse that it changes every second 😂😂
Lovely, lovely , lovely country and people. Thanks again for showing us. Keep on!
The people you meet are just as helpful but the surroundings are so different to your past travels.
Quite funny to already hear a bit of Scottishness in your accent! :D
hi syifa, i am from neighbouring singapore and this your vlogs bring back so much great memories from when i solo travelled in scotland as part of my uk trip in june. it was such a liberating and amazing experience, coupled with the scenic views and nice people i met along the way. thanks for the vidoes and listening to your stories, the cinematics + music resonate really well with me :)
Glad you like them! Thanks a lot, Jordan! Greetings to SG.
What I see is that travelling through Scotland means a proper voyage plan beforehand!
Beautiful country and great travelling experience 👌👌
Thank you so much for watching, Achintha!
This is the first video of yours that I've seen and it's a very enjoyable watch. If you get the chance to go to Harris again you absolutely must visit some of the beaches. Luskentyre and Seilibost are amazing beaches with white sand and turquoise water. It's like the Caribbean, but colder 🤣. It's difficult without transport, but I promise these beaches will amaze you.
Sorry love, but you HAVE to book accommodation ahead. I planned a 5 day solo trip to Scotland, by bus, like yourself. I went through my itinerary time and time again and allowed for delays. The second time i did it it lashed all day and gave in and asked a local for a lift.
Glad you stuck it out!
Syifa you are very strong women going alone through Scotland country side for the first time I really appreciate you for being courage and motivation women and I really enjoy your vlogs showing us beautiful nature mountains and ocean.
Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it Jawan 🙂
Great realistic video. 👍🏼
Although I can't believe you went all the way back to Portree rather than walk into Uig! 😁 Looks further than it actually is.
Also surprised by people commenting about you travelling alone. Very common in the Highlands and one of the safest areas to do so in the World.
Keep up the good work.
Wow the place looks amazing, I'd like to try riding a ferry and you're so lucky of meeting kind and helpful people 🙂 I'm Praying that you always have a safe travel...👍
God bless you sister
I love watching your videos. Take care of yourself as you travel🥰. Watching from Philippines with love♥
Suasana, pemandangan, langit mendung, dan ketenangan semuanya membangkitkan kenangan masa kecil riang yang dihabiskan bermain di alam, penuh imajinasi. Namun, tidak dengan kini.
Great video. I like your style of travelling and I subscribed right away.😀
Aww, I travelled to Harris last autumn, and I stayed in the Hostel in Tarbert. I even slept in the bed, you did. I had such a great time, had the Hostel for my own a few nights. So nice to see this again, I have such a flashback. Greetings are going to James and his wife who are very friendly and helpful People.
Awww what a lovely comment to read, Claudi! How great that you also met James and stayed on the same bed I did. So cool!! Thanks for watching
Love this Scotland series
Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it 🙂
Anda yg bepergian, sy yg gelisah. ngeri juga bepergian di negri antah berantah. u are such a brave woman.. take care.
If you get back to Portree stay at the Portree Youth Hostel. Great !
Maybe difficult weather, but nice people all around, i bet you enjoyed
I agree with you and I did enjoy that! Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it 🙂
I loved this video. The Hebrides is my ancestral home.
This is so interesting to watch, because I am part of the team doing the upgrades to the pier. I know exactly what day this was because of the contractors vans I can see in the background and the demolition of the existing waiting shelter next to where you boarded the ferry!
How interesting that you found my video. Thanks so much! I am a fan of CalMac!!
Hi, i'am from Indonesia too, i just saw your vlog, i like very much 👍👍👍
Awaiting your next videos!!!! Love it 😍😍😍😍
Who would have thought,, waiting for a shuttle bus at the bus station?
Uau I am loving it. Did you do all that with one Spirit of Scotland ticket? I can't wait to do a similar travel I am just worried about the travel times and if one spirit of Scotland ticket is enough. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing the video with great content. Wish you have a lot of health and success in your work, more good videos to come!!
Thank you so much for your lovely and kind comment!
Hi Syfiya I hope you enjoyed your travels. At one point in your video you questioned yourself about why you do this. You do this because you can. You are curious about different places and cultures despite some of the difficulties it takes to satisfy your curiosity. I am the same way and feel envious of your achievements. When making journies like this we often meet Angels (like the man from Liverpool) with whom you exchanged happy words - these kind of meetings help us along our way and provide fortitude to understand we are doing something wortwhile. All the best always.
Breathtaking vlog.. breathtaking scotish weather, scenery 👍👌great 🙏
Thank you so much for your comment, Krishna!
Thats as good as the weather gets
Hahaha yeah I agree with you! Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it 🙂
In the end, it looked like you had decent weather. One day I will go there, it looks beautiful.
Hahaha indeed it was! Yes you should go :-)
Really nice video, Syifa, it’s like an adventure to see the beautiful view of Scotland. As an Indonesian, where do you learn your English ? You speak so well. And why you like to travel alone and not with friend or family?
Thanks a lot RK. I learn English continuously by learning through movies, books and speaking to a lot of English speakers. I have just got married to my British husband so that also helps my fluency. I do try to always create an English speaking environment even when I started learning the basic. I do enjoy the freedom of solo traveling and I am an introvert haha!
you are crazy......and with lots of courage......salute you...
Thanks so much!
Happy to see you , again.
Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it🙂
You seemed really exhausted. But your train journeys were good. zi'm a train fan. Make yourepisodes a bit lobger and don't end abruptly as you did this one.💗💗
It’s a shame that you didn’t go to the Isle of Lewis, as it’s connected to Harris, and see the amazing stones at Calanais
Another beautiful viedo from you. Nice sharing. Keep it up.
Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it🙂
I have always wanted to visit the Isle of Harris and your vlog will inspire me to go do it alone like you before i get too old and die as i am 53 already such is the fast pace of time that rules our lives. The Isle of Harris reminds me of the Dingle peninsula in the Republic of Ireland it has such beauty and a unique charm just like you Syifa.
It is unusual to see a Indonesian lady living in the colder rainy terrain of Scotland who has developed a scottish accent too (your one of a kind) as i would imagine most Indonesian people in the UK would prefer to live in the warm hotter climate in south of England .
i’m sure this British heatwave causing a southern drought would seem not too hot and unbearable to you being an Indonesian lass.
From Gary a immigrant in London (originally from Liverpool)
Thank you so much, Gary! I actually enjoyed being in a colder weather and couldn't cope with the recent heatwave hahaha. Thanks a lot for watching!
Honestly, in rural Scotland you’re best to use a car. Its hard using transportation as its almost non existent and the weather is too temperamental. It can be very wild.
Love you sis.. From 🇳🇵🇳🇵
Sais a lot for you travelling alone , One thing of being alone with travel then you travel where u want to go
and so no arguements with someone else in regards no , id rather go here or there or ? Your the boss travelling alone .
The only thing i missed when ive travelled often alone in the past was the not sharing the good experiences of places
you view or nice people you encounter on the route/s.
But end of the day you have the nice pics to look back on yrs later ..Good videos and wish you awe the best in the future.
Take best of care and stay safe 👌
Thanks a lot Pat! I totally agree with your comment. There’s a freeing feeling in being your own boss while deciding where to go 😆😆
I've done a lot of solo travelling but, unlike you, in my later years, I must have everything planned ahead of time. I don't care for spontaneity and changing decisions on the fly any more! Your videos are good to watch. Sorry that the weather was so depressing for you on this part of your journey but glad to see that you came out of it in the end. I'm impressed, also, by the aerial footage in your videos and wondering if you fly a drone yourself or obtain that footage in some other way. Anyway, keep on doing what your doing and I look forward to watching may more of your travel videos.
Thank you Ismith! As my travel is my job while at the same time documenting my journey, spontaneity is a necessity. I find that through spontaneous way of traveling, at times I found the best interactions with the locals, just like how it was captured on my other videos 😊
Thank you as well! The drone shots were taken by me as I travel, shots, pilot the drone and edit this video by myself 😊 Kind regards
@@SyifaAdriana Wow, that's even more remarkable! You are very talented. Thanks for your reply :)
@@IScreamer Thank you for your kind appreciation!
Hi Syifa Have you tried (barley sugar sweets) It's great for Travil sickness, car sickness, would be helpful with sea sickness too, Great video by the way thanks.
Thanks a lot Gary! Someone recommended a ginger tablet, which I have tried and it seemed to work. Where can I get the barley sugar sweets? Can I find them on Boots or Tesco? Thanks a lot for watching
@@SyifaAdriana Maybe Tesco, major sweet shops or on line Amazon places like that, Years ago you could buy them from your local shop or supermarkets.
I been in Scotland
What a wonderful place enjoy and be safe... Inspiring vlog..
Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it 🙂
Hi Syifa. Im your follow from long time. Your partner for Turky, Serbia, Bielorusia, and now on trip with you in this UK that I know only for my interest but no in life. Its a wonderful trip. I will like know Scapa Flow, I think you are near. Dont think go to this place? Thank you
Amazing as always kak syifa 😭🥰
Many thanks Bila!
Mba syifa ... Aku selalu nggu vlog mu... Tiap perjalanan sungguh sangat mewakili diri ini. Aduh speechless udah beberapa kali ngulang2 video mba dari awal sampai nggu2 video baru. Tipe perjalanan, cara menikmati travelingnya tuh aku bangettt.... Emosinya nyampeee 😭😭😭 semoga sehat2 terus yaa mba, dan lancar travelingnya, biar bisa upload video2 baru aamiin paling engga bisa merasakan walaupun lewat video
Terima kasih banyak! That's very kind of you to say! Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it 🙂
Syfia you are a motivation for whole women arround the clock for the journey alone. And all the risk you take without expressing any tension is amazing dear.... Best wishes for your upcoming marriage and future happiest life
Sibychen, thank you so much for your kind comment! That's very kind of you. I truly appreciate it 🙂
Enjoy traveling with you..... In spirit...
Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it🙂
We invite you to return to Vietnam and explore the "Ho Chi Minh Trail" route.
Yet another great video.
Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it 🙂
uy agradable tu video Syifa como siempre. Acosatumbro a viajar solo y la verdad que me encanta siempre se conoce a gente agradable como ha sido en tu caso. Un saludo desde España
Thank you so much JuanNito!
nice.thank you
Anywere nice melody
I’m taking my first solo trip to London. I’m nervous about driving on the opposite side of the road!
Good luck Molly! You’ll have an amazing time xx
Thanks dear!
Bus drivers are usually good at driving on the correct side of the road! Take a bus and let them worry.
Trams are even better.
Nearest trams to central London are a bit to the south, Croydon to Wimbledon.
I love your every videos and your voice just wow 👌 ♥️♥️♥️♥️love from Nepal 🇳🇵 sister
7:05 finding the right bus stop! This is often the problem in these little out-of-the-way places. You are better off in big cities where they label them properly. In the little places the locals all know where the bus stops are. Local bus stops for local people!
And are you developing a Scottish accent? Sounds a bit like it here.
Adrian from Kilmarnock a envy you lass good on you
hi Shifa! enjoy ur travel and keep safe..
Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it 🙂
Beautiful
Setiap kali menonton video kk selalu membawa hati senang. Selalu ditunggu petualang2 lainnya. Take care kak
Terima kasih banyak!
Nice video Adrina👌👌
Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it🙂
If you travelling without a vehicle in that area you need to plan every small detail. Keep going 🏴
Indeed, Dun! I did plan this so very thoroughly prior to departure as this was travel filming for work purpose (TH-cam video), but I was always ready to change my plans if something unexpected happened. Thanks for watching!
nice
I really like your Travel to every place, it's so enjoy it ,ok Do you have any plans to visit or travel in Meghalaya?
Thanks Messi! No, unfortuntaely I dont plan to return to Asia soon as I am permanently living in the UK now..
Mba syifaa dilamain dong durasi nyaaa 😍😍😍
Great content, very nice 👍
Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it 🙂
U remind me of Sabbatical the vlogger...thank for the great content 🙏stay blessed,👍
Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it🙂Which part of this video that remind you of him, do you think? 😊
Que bonitos lugares en Escocía.
¡Sí, lo era! Muchas gracias por ver Francisco 🙂
Beautiful place, Beautiful video sis
#thesekharrai#
yeah sorry travel here is rubbish, I know it seems you had it bad and you did but trust me it can be much much worse up here.
I hope you had a lovely time though and that you're travelling well.
Thanks Tasha! I had a great time still. :) Thanks for watching
very typical west coast weather, i'm afraid
Big fan..... Lots of love from india,,,, you're just amazing 😍😍
Thank you so much for watching, I truly appreciate it 🙂
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Hi mam I'm your big fan
Esses lugares são esplêndidos!
Sim, eles são tão majestosos. Muito obrigado por assistir!
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Pengen deh bersamamu disana..😊
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Loved what you showed but your hair looks great too no compliments on your hair
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I love the way you show independent travelling as it really is, with all the vagaries of the weather, transport connections that sometimes don't quite work, and the uncertainty of just finding your way around in a foreign land, and yet you make a virtue of the unpredictability and the little adventures that come your way. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much David! You actually get the message behind this video. Thank you!!
Another fascinating video. I never made it to the Outer Hebrides (to my eternal regret) and I very much doubt I will now (I'm in Philippines now!). As to previous travel; I spent 5 years in the late 1970s and early-to-mid 1980s hitch-hiking around Europe and found that an adaptable style is a pre-requisite - you set out to go from Paris to Munich and end up in Marseille! What the heck! Marseille is a cool city and Munich will be there another time.
I take my hat off to you for traveling alone and I understand why you do it - you don't have to justify anything (route, destination, etc.) to a travel companion. It's also a great way of learning. Yes, about the places and people whom you meet but, more importantly, about yourself and your own peculiar attitudes to situations which you encounter.
I miss travel. Naaah, that's a lie - I miss my youth and the opportunity to travel freely with no set goal. Thoroughly enjoying your videos.
Thank you so much Tony for your thoughtful comment. What a lovely thing to read!! Loved reading them 😊
I have never been brave enough to travel alone. I really admire your videos and you.
Awww Susan, thank you so much for your lovely comment! Would you try traveling alone somewhere nearby? Just to get a sense of it?
I love traveling alone too. I have been doing it since 2012, but not a full-time traveler. As an Indonesian, it's not that easy to get visa to travel to certain countries. I always watch your videos, but this video got me a special feeling. It's just perfect sceneries with the combination of the dope music that shoots me. I recalled the feelings when I was traveling, sometimes lonely and sad, but I enjoyed it. It's the time when I learnt and understood myself more. It's not always good, sometimes there were challenges, but it's addictive. That's amazing when I tried to find something in the places that I've never been to, but the only thing I found was myself.
Aww thank you Khairul! I agree, my biggest challenge doing this fulltime is the visa restriction while doing everything by myself (filming & editing wise). Dave chose the last music on this video and he's got a musical talent that I need to learn from haha. Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective!
@@SyifaAdriana Thank you for your response. Dave definitely has a taste of music. haha. Well, I don't mind to re-watch your old videos again and again, but you know, your upcoming videos are always impatiently waited by me, probably all of your subscribers. Stay safe and healthy! Salam dari Medan :)
@@guacamolebelacan8094 Haha thanks Khairul! Dave's family is a mainly classical musicians and Dave himself went to music school in Manchester for his highschool and uni. He's definitely got a better taste music than I do 🤣
Hello my good friend.have you ever traveled to Isfahan?! Isfahan is famous for half the world..Isfahan is a must see
@@isfahantour5675 not yet, but it’s definitely on my top list.
You are so inspiring 😍 traveling alone isn't easy. I love how you are showing the reality, how you actually feel. I really want to travel to Scotland. I've watched a lot of travel documentaries of Scotland but your video is one of the most realistic and helpful. 🌿
Tripti Sharma. Ur saying absolutely right.She is brave lady.
Tripti, thank you so much for your lovely comment. That's very kind of you!
Lovely that you have a Scottish prosody at times when talking to the locals! The preservation of Gaelic culture is fascinating there. Love to go back.
Hello Scottish lady. 🌹