The Francophile Tag

Salut! A while ago, Camden from Baguettes and Bicyclettes tagged me to do the Francophile Tag. She's an American expat who works as an English lecturer at a university in the south of France; I've been following her adventures for a while on her blog and YouTube channel, and she's a great resource for teaching … Continue reading The Francophile Tag

Crazy Travel Stories #11: That One Time I Got Food Poisoning in Paris…

If you have especially been traveling for some time, then there's bound to be at least one instance in which you've experienced food poisoning. It's absolutely dreadful, as you not only feel excruciatingly uncomfortable, but you also take time away from your adventures in order to stay in bed to recover. Even the most-cautious explorers … Continue reading Crazy Travel Stories #11: That One Time I Got Food Poisoning in Paris…

Destination: Hangzhou, China

Hailed for its blend of nature and modern living, Hangzhou (杭州) isn't a city to be missed while visiting central-east China. Its large, freshwater West Lake has inspired past artists and poets with its natural beauty, and it's home to a booming Internet industry that has drawn plenty of prospective workers from other parts of … Continue reading Destination: Hangzhou, China

Destination: Xi’an, China

Xi'an (西安) is the capital city of the Shaanxi Province, located some 1000 kilometres southwest of Beijing. It's known not only for being the starting point of the Silk Road, but it's also one of the "Four Ancient Great Capitals" of China (along with Beijing, Nanjing, and Luoyang). This city's history dates back centuries, rich … Continue reading Destination: Xi’an, China

Destination: Beijing, China (Part 2)

It was a whirlwind of a time during our first full day in Beijing. We'd gone from zero to 60 on eating, walking, and sightseeing in the massive Chinese capital, especially after a 16-plus hour flight from the United States. The next one-and-a-half days in town would still be packed, but it wouldn't be as … Continue reading Destination: Beijing, China (Part 2)