Destination: Châteaux de la Loire, France

Around this time last year, I spent the weekend visiting the famous châteaux de la Loire in central France. Of course, with some odd, one hundred châteaux scattered all over the region, it would be impossible to see them all-- that said, I saw a few of them and it made my short getaway worthwhile. Known for being the … Continue reading Destination: Châteaux de la Loire, France

Crazy Travel Stories #5: That One Time I Took Drugs in Amsterdam…

When it comes to traveling, I admit that I tend to play it safe. I'm not the most adventurous, as I tend to plan out my itineraries and stick to them once I arrive in a new destination. My intentions for my travels are to visit the well-known sites and monuments, perhaps try out a … Continue reading Crazy Travel Stories #5: That One Time I Took Drugs in Amsterdam…

Destination: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France

While in Avignon over my birthday weekend, I made a short trip over to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a small town located just three kilometers from the city. I hadn't visited many small places in the south of France, so I was keen on checking out the surrounding areas and what they had to offer. Also written as … Continue reading Destination: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France

Destination: Avignon, France

As tradition goes, I spent my birthday weekend out of town. For the past three years of living in France, I'd been using my weekends to travel and celebrate my year of birth, all the while exploring more of the country. From the Brittany region in my first year of teaching to Dijon just last … Continue reading Destination: Avignon, France

25 Lessons I Learned in 25 Years

As of yesterday, I turned 25. *cue quarter-life crisis* But really. I am feeling pretty good about how things are going so far in my life. While there are certain aspects which I wish that I could change, the general outlook is fairly positive, and it's incredible just how much I've developed over these 25 … Continue reading 25 Lessons I Learned in 25 Years