While in Grenoble over a four-day weekend in September, I also did a few day trips to the surrounding towns and cities of the region. Besides a half-day at the stately Château de Vizille, I also got the opportunity to revisit Annecy with my Couchsurfing host and her friends. It'd been over two years since … Continue reading Destination: Annecy, France
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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)
Back in September 2014, I spent about a week with my family vacationing in the Bahamas and the Caribbeans. Namely, we saw a selection of islands in each region while taking a cruise, all the while discovering what they had to offer. Plus, it was a calm and laid-back trip that was much-needed before I … Continue reading Destination: the Bahamas & the Caribbean
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