Don’t Fear the Packing: What You Can Find in My Suitcase

Packing is probably one of my favorite things about traveling. For many, it is the toughest part. I love it because it marks the beginning of the trip. I have been packing since I was little (thanks mom and tia), and those trips always tended to be for two plus months. My summers were extensively …

A Town in the Alps

In the school system in France, nearly every 6 weeks means a week or two of vacation (depending on your level of studies). Ahhh, the French can't get rid of their laid back lifestyle (which I enjoy). This week, I spent four days in the French Alps, in a lovely ski town called Courchevel. It …

Normandie

I love weekend trips, and in France, taking a weekend trip is being in some kind of other big historical endroit. I have done a few weekend trips to Normandy, a region in northern France. The first weekend was in Deauville. It was a relaxing weekend, walking on the beach and taking in the air. I …

London Skyline

I went to London a few weekends ago with the French man, and being in territory that spoke my language hurt my head. I was so excited to be able to explain myself without having to search for words every two phrases. I tried speaking to everyone, meaning from the taxi drivers (most were actually quite, surprisingly …

Stranded Christmas

Originally, I was not going to worry about posting anything until after I got back from Spain (where I am spending New Year's Eve) but this is a story worth telling. So I have officially gotten back from Ireland. Let me tell you, Ireland was beautiful and the people were so welcoming and warm. I …