The Christmas Tag!

Season greetings! I was tagged by Kaitlin from Kaitlin Versus Le Monde to do the Christmas Tag! A current TAPIF-er in Nancy, she writes about her life teaching abroad in France and the great adventures while traveling. I enjoy reading her posts, and I recommend that you check out her blog! Since Christmas is in … Continue reading The Christmas Tag!

Destination: Frankfurt, Germany

With Christmas season starting right after Thanksgiving, I was really excited to head to Germany to see its famous Christmas markets. Granted, I had booked my flights one month prior, but all the same, I wanted to revisit the country to discover cities I hadn't been to before. Moreover, the 9-day getaway was a much-needed … Continue reading Destination: Frankfurt, Germany

Destination: Lyon, France (Fête des Lumières– 2017 Edition, Part 2)

Bonjour! Following the first night of the fête des Lumières last weekend, I had a lazy morning in the Airbnb (it was incredibly comfy, that's why) before I headed out around 11:00 to Part-Dieu to pick up another girl who would be staying at the Airbnb. We met up around 11:40 and we headed over to the flat where … Continue reading Destination: Lyon, France (Fête des Lumières– 2017 Edition, Part 2)

Destination: Lyon, France (Fête des Lumières- 2017 Edition, Part 1)

Bonjour! I had the great opportunity to attend the fête des Lumières in Lyon this past weekend for three nights. From last year's post, I had also attended, but it was only for one night: it was not enough time to see everything (or even close, really), so I was determined to stay longer this time-- it … Continue reading Destination: Lyon, France (Fête des Lumières- 2017 Edition, Part 1)

To Couchsurf or not to Couchsurf?

...that's the question. Especially for many of us travelers, it can be difficult to find accommodation in a new city or country. Hotels might be ridiculously expensive or hostels just don't exist (particularly in small towns). It's not just a matter of getting to your destination safely, but also having a roof over your head … Continue reading To Couchsurf or not to Couchsurf?