There's certainly no question that, despite being one of the smallest regions, île-de-France is the most-populous and heavily-concentrated in all of the country. Home to the capital Paris and many of the tourist draws (Versailles, Disneyland Paris), it's no wonder that so many first-time and seasoned travelers come to île-de-France for their holidays. Although it's … Continue reading 5 Places to Visit in Île-de-France (besides Paris)
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Last week was Bastille Day (aka "le 14 juillet") in France. As it goes with many independence days, there were fireworks featured in cities all over the country, the most-famous being in Paris. Considering that it falls in the middle of summer, during which tourist season is at its peak, the capital is packed with people who … Continue reading A Guide to Bastille Day Fireworks in Paris
From what I've gathered over my years of traveling, I can say that I'm very much a city traveler: I enjoy the large streets, sprawling architecture, and easy accessibility to other towns and cities by public transport. I also love blending into the environment, being anonymous and free in a sea of people. It's no … Continue reading 10 Natural Parks I Want to Visit
Besides many people never hearing about the country of Georgia, it's even less likely that they would know what Georgian food is. In fact, I didn't even know what it was until I tried it for the first time in 2018 in Prague at a small, Georgian restaurant. Since then, I've been to Georgia itself, … Continue reading Top 10 Georgian Dishes You Need to Try
Chartres is a medium-sized town located about an hour's train ride from Paris. It's known for its exceptional cathedral, along with a lively town center full of shops and restaurants for locals and visitors to enjoy. I would be doing a short day trip to Chartres while in Paris for a couple of nights, following … Continue reading Destination: Chartres, France
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