Upon hearing of Vernon, you might wonder just where this place is. Or maybe you've heard of it in-passing, since its train station is a popular stop for tourists on their way to Giverny, located about five kilometers away, for a visit to Monet's house and gardens as a day trip from Paris. Whichever way … Continue reading Destination: Vernon, France
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The countryside in la Tour-en-Jarez, France (September 2017).
Having been born and raised in the United States my entire life, I continue to find it incredible just how little I've seen in my own home country, compared to my travels throughout Europe (and parts of Asia). If you were to ask me what there is to see in the U.S., I wouldn't be … Continue reading Bucket List for the United States!
Medieval village of Rochetaillée, France (August 2017).
Salut! Today marks three weeks since I found and moved into my current flat in France as a lectrice d'anglais. As I'd mentioned in my update post, finding housing was probably one of the more stressful things I've had to deal with since arriving, although in retrospect, it wasn't that bad. While not the most-perfect outcome (let alone expected), … Continue reading My Housing Situation in France (lectrice d’anglais edition)