Destination: the Southern Coast, Iceland

During my week in Iceland, I used Reykjavik as my base for day tours to other parts of the country. In total, I did three day tours, one per day back-to-back, each which lasted 10 to 12 hours. Admittedly, it was intense, but all the same my excitement kept me going, and I never felt … Continue reading Destination: the Southern Coast, Iceland

Destination: Reykjavik, Iceland (Part 1)

Iceland had been high on my bucket list for a long time; I'd especially been planning to go since my first year in France. However, I knew that I had to save some serious money-- being an assistante, I made less than minimum wage, so it wasn't ideal. This year as a lectrice, though, I made more money, and … Continue reading Destination: Reykjavik, Iceland (Part 1)

My Year in Review: 2017 Edition!

Bonne année à tous! Seriously, it's hard to believe that it's 2018 already. It sounds cliché to say, but time really flew this year. Maybe it's a matter of getting older, that each year starts to blend together and makes it difficult to distinguish where one ends and the other begins. In any case, plenty … Continue reading My Year in Review: 2017 Edition!

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?

My Bucket List for Europe– PART 2

Now, it was around this time last year that I published my bucket list of places to visit while in Europe. From the up-most north of Iceland to as far east as Turkey, I had many aspirations for seeing some of these miraculous places on the continent. Fast-forward a year later and, while I'm once … Continue reading My Bucket List for Europe– PART 2