St. Catherine Way in Avalon (June 2023) Around this time last summer, my partner and I took a long weekend getaway to Catalina Island. Located just 30 miles/48 kilometers off the shore of Los Angeles, this small island is a popular destination for locals to explore another part of southern California. Despite being born and … Continue reading Destination: Catalina Island, California (PART 1)
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Château de Chantilly (March 2023) France is far from being short of châteaux: with over 40,000 of them spread all over the country, they are nearly impossible to avoid visiting while on a trip. Château de Chantilly is no exception: located 30 miles/50 kilometers north of Paris, it's perfect for a day trip to see … Continue reading Destination: Château de Chantilly, France
The Grund (March 2023) When one thinks of Luxembourg, the word "small" comes to mind. With a population of just over 640,000, this country is but a blip among Europe's powerhouses, but it offers an astonishingly multicultural environment that's home to over 160 nationalities who come to work and live here. I would visit as … Continue reading Destination: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Bibliothèque nationale- Richelieu site (March 2023) Alas, my luck with avoiding the French transport strikes ran dry: I found out not only the trains would be severely-impacted, but also the metro. I had plans to take a day trip that day, but sadly had to stay put until the demonstrations ended. However, the strikes didn't … Continue reading Destination: Paris, France (Transport Strikes, Delicious Desserts, and Another Speakeasy Bar Crawl– DAY 4)
Rue des Thermopyles (March 2023) After a busy birthday spent the day before, I woke up early once again to head out to meet up with one of my French friends. We would spend the morning strolling some small neighborhoods ("microquartiers") in the city's northeast quadrant. As I was staying near the Galeries Lafayette, it … Continue reading Destination: Paris, France (Exploring Microquartiers, Senegalese Dinner, and Miscellaneous– DAY 3)
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