Island Travel Nurse

  "In referencing Dr. Seuss’s light-hearted children’s story, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!,” a meaningful message about the importance of seizing new opportunities, keeping an open-mind, and trying new things stands out. I’ve learned that life is certainly one huge adventure, jam-packed with unexpected twists and turns. The excitement, adventure and craziness of these experiences, however, make life special and create long lasting memories." Carolyn Sims

Fair Isle: Britain's Most Remote Inhabited Island A journey to the edge of Scotland, where wildness meets tradition in perfect isolation Departing the island after an unforgettable journey through Scotland's most isolated community Island Highlights Fair Isle boasts a remarkable diversity of plant life despite its harsh conditions, with over 250 species of flowering plants recorded. The island's archaeological significance dates back to prehistoric times, with evidence of human settlement stretching back at least 5,000 years. The island sits at the meeting point of Atlantic and North Sea currents, creating a unique ecosystem that attracts rare migratory birds, making it a paradise for ornithologists and nature enthusiasts. Remote Adventure Birdwatching ...

Moving Through Paintings 🎨 It feels like we are moving through paintings as the ever-changing weather lights the landscape in splendid ways here on Fair Isle. Day Trip to the Mainland ✈️ Today we took a 30-minute island hop flight to the mainland—scenic and exciting! First, I said goodbye to the herd. The Shetland Series 📺 Thanks to the TV show *Shetland*, we ended up discovering Fair Isle—and stayed longer than expected! Cameo with Jimmy Perez 🎬 We met Douglas Henshall during filming of BBC’s *Shetland*. What a surreal moment! Living on Fair Isle 🏝️ Fair Isle is one of only 15 inhabited islands in the Shetland archipelago. It’s now our home! Neighbor: The Real Jimmy Perez 🐑 Here’s Jimmy Stout—our neighbor and the real-life inspiration behind Jimmy Perez! Island Hop Flight Tips 🛩️ Small planes, no cockpit door, and maybe som...

 

Hover Effect and White Text A landscape shaped by stonewalls and geology. Silence is the presence of time undisturbed. It is not the absence of something but the presence of everything - welcome to Fair Isle, Britain's most remote inhabited island, population 45 plus 8 dogs. One of them being our Aberdeen Scottish Terrier puppy, Skyelark, born in Charleston, South Carolina 10 months ago, January 10th. She made the trek with us to Shetland to frolic on her ancestral highlands. With the gale winds, and waves constantly crashing along the jagged coastline, it creates its own kind of white noise, and soundtrack to my How To Disappear novel I always wanted to write. There is a fundamental frequency for these parts, and turning in is not dropping out but turning on to i...

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