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 2)

After having a mid-morning snack (or "lunch," however you see it) of an Icelandic hot dog, I continued my first full day of visiting Reykjavik. That morning, I'd already seen the highlights of the city center, including the Hallgrimskirkja, the Tjörnin, the Sólfarið, and the Harpa Concert Hall. It was then a matter of venturing a … Continue reading Destination: Reykjavik, Iceland (Part 2)

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)

Destination: Paris, France (2018 Spring Break Edition– Part 2)

Salut! After the first one-and-a-half days in Paris over spring break, I continued my visit of the French capital with my parents for the next couple of days. We visited several of the main touristy districts together, all the while revisiting places that I hadn't been to since my study abroad days nearly four years … Continue reading Destination: Paris, France (2018 Spring Break Edition– Part 2)

Crazy Travel Stories #5: That One Time I Took Drugs in Amsterdam…

When it comes to traveling, I admit that I tend to play it safe. I'm not the most adventurous, as I tend to plan out my itineraries and stick to them once I arrive in a new destination. My intentions for my travels are to visit the well-known sites and monuments, perhaps try out a … Continue reading Crazy Travel Stories #5: That One Time I Took Drugs in Amsterdam…