Destination: Marrakesh, Morocco (Part 1)

  For the longest time, Morocco had been on my travel bucket list. Ever since February of my first year teaching in France, I saw other assistant(e)s' beautiful photos of the country's during the winter vacances, and at that point, I knew that I wanted to go. I didn't end up going that first year, but made … Continue reading Destination: Marrakesh, Morocco (Part 1)

Life Update #4 (Back Home in the States!)

Yes, I'm back! After an eleven-hour direct flight on Saturday, I have finally returned to Los Angeles. It's been eight months away and while I had a blast in France, I'm also glad to *finally* be home. My flight back from Paris went relatively smoothly- granted, I didn't sleep much because of the cabin pressure and … Continue reading Life Update #4 (Back Home in the States!)

Destination: Krakow, Poland

My trip to Poland finally came to an end in Krakow (or "Kraków"). Located in the south, it's a vibrant city known for being an economic and cultural hub of the country, with its historic center boasting plenty of well-preserved churches and its famous Wawel Castle. It was beautiful and lively, and I couldn't have … Continue reading Destination: Krakow, Poland

Destination: Gdańsk, Poland

After two nights in Warsaw, I headed to my next destination in Poland during this past April vacances. The next stop took me to Gdańsk, a port city located in the very north of Poland, very close to the Baltic Sea. Just like with Warsaw, I would be spending another two nights there, exploring and taking advantage of … Continue reading Destination: Gdańsk, Poland

Destination: Warsaw, Poland

With my April vacances having ended just two weeks ago, it's time to recount what I did and where I did them. This time around, I decided to go to Poland! I'd never been before, and having seen plenty of gorgeous photos of it online and heard nothing but good things from other assistant(e)s and travelers who'd been, … Continue reading Destination: Warsaw, Poland