Destination: Paris, France (March 2019 Edition– Part 1)

Paris, oh Paris...it's a place that I've written about numerous times on this blog, to the point that I've had to chronicle each visit based on the date I went (April, October, now March...). Crazy to believe that I used to dislike this city when I first moved to France in 2015-- now, it's one that … Continue reading Destination: Paris, France (March 2019 Edition– Part 1)

The Mystery Blogger Award

It's been some time since I was last nominated for a blogging award (possibly back in 2017? It's been too long...), but in any case, I'm very happy to have been nominated by Rebecca at Fake Flamenco. Her passion for travel and the Spanish language/culture is wonderful, and I find it a pleasure to read … Continue reading The Mystery Blogger Award

Destination: Nantes, France

While technically not in the Brittany region, Nantes is still a city which has its roots in Brittany's culture. Located about an hour's drive from Rennes, it was where I ended my extended Easter weekend during my first year teaching in France. Although I didn't stay too long in town, I got to get a … Continue reading Destination: Nantes, France

Destination: Saint-Malo & Dinan, France

While spending the long, extended Easter weekend in Rennes during my first year in France, I also did a day trip to two other small cities in the Brittany region. Considering that I'd never explored Brittany, I wanted to at least see a few places outside of Rennes, its capital. Thanks to my Couchsurfing host, … Continue reading Destination: Saint-Malo & Dinan, France

26 Lessons I Learned in 26 Years

As the title shows, I turn 26 today. It might not mean too much for those who've been on this Earth longer than I have, but at least so far in my young life, it's a milestone that I've learned to cherish. I've survived another year *relatively* unscathed, and I'm gearing up for the next … Continue reading 26 Lessons I Learned in 26 Years