-- Rebecca
Tag: architecture
During the third weekend of September, I decided to take some time off from work to get out of town. Although I'd only started teaching two weeks prior, the itch to travel was too great to resist-- plus, my schedule for the semester was flexible enough for me to shift my classes around, so with … Continue reading Destination: Grenoble, France (September 2018 Edition)
Nestled in the lush, rolling hills of the Loire, le Puy-en-Velay (also simply known as "le Puy"), is a small city which boasts a lot of gorgeous views and historic sites, especially those pertaining to pilgrimages which date back to the medieval ages. Considering that I'd been living in the area for over a year, … Continue reading Destination: Le Puy-en-Velay, France
Especially if it's your first time on the European continent, you might be thinking of hitting the hot spots, including London, Paris, and Rome (which I consider the "European Trifecta," drawing in more visitors than any other cities in Europe). Although these big cities are always crowded, they serve as a good introduction to each … Continue reading My Favorite *Underrated* European Cities
Known as one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World," Machu Picchu is certainly a looker. With its terraced citadel that's surrounded by looming green mountains (including Huayna Picchu) at over 7900 feet (2400 meters), this once demonstrated the power of the Inca Empire, at the peak of its civilization. Today, it's an incredibly-touristy site … Continue reading Destination: Machu Picchu, Peru
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