In Search of Hemingway’s Paris
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” Some quotes j
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Impressionist Dreams in Claude Monet’s Gardens
Biking along the Seine through the French countryside to the town of Giverny, it feels surreal to be in the landscape made famous by so many artists of the 1800’s. Pedaling throu
Regal Opulence at Chateau De Versailles
Just a 40-minute and 8,40 Euro train ride away from the center of Paris is the Chateau de Versailles, one of the most famous royal palaces in the world. Originally constructed as a
The Best of Paris in a Day: 24-Hour Paris Itinerary
Anyone who has ever been to Paris will tell you the same thing: there is so much to do in Paris you will be overwhelmed. After thumbing through the visitors guides and map I picked
The Eiffel Tower: A First Glance
I am moving to Madrid to teach English and pursue my dream of living in Europe. Before I start my new job, I traveled around France and Italy for a few weeks. The first stop on my
Around Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits and Farmers Market
Welcome to Los Angeles – land of movie stars, sunshine, miles of traffic and… tar pits? A Farmer’s Market? Yes, that’s right, amidst the urban downtown setting is Hanco
Three Things People Say Before You Move to Spain
It’s hard to believe that after all my preparations, in just one week I will begin my European adventures in Paris. I am moving to Madrid to teach English at an Elementary school
Taylor Swift ‘Red’ Tour
What better way to celebrate my sister Emma’s upcoming 22 birthday on August 22 than to belt “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22” with Taylor and 15,000 other fan
California Road Trip: Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles
My family and I love road trips, and one of our absolute favorites is the road trip from Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles! The drive from Lake Tahoe, though long, clocking in at eight hou