5 Small French Towns I Want to Visit

Living in France for nearly four years has given me plenty of time to go out and explore just about every corner of this hexagonal country. From the extreme north in Lille to the Mediterranean coast of Marseille (and Toulouse to east and Strasbourg to the west), I've enjoyed exploring the myriad of French cities, … Continue reading 5 Small French Towns I Want to Visit

Destination: Lyon, France (October 2018 Edition)

Bonjour! During this past vacances de la Toussaint, I kept it pretty simple by staying put in France, just as I'd done the year before. At least from these past two years, I haven't really gone all-out with my travel days, as I was still getting used to la rentrée for teaching, and I wanted to save up for … Continue reading Destination: Lyon, France (October 2018 Edition)

Rainy Day (poem)

(inspired by Le Havre, France-- September 2015) Rainy Day The sky smells of cigarettes rolls itself into clouds on Tuesday afternoon by the bus stop to Le Havre— Even scarves and overcoats could not help but shiver from the rain in September, signaling winter to come. The bus drags its tired engine, dissipates smoke like … Continue reading Rainy Day (poem)

5 Icons of France (that you need to visit)

Bonjour! Whether it's your first or your millionth time in France, there's no doubt that there are plenty of places and monuments worth visiting throughout the country. After all, why limit your time only to Paris when there's Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Strasbourg, and so much more? Besides venturing out of the French capital to other … Continue reading 5 Icons of France (that you need to visit)