Salut! As of two weeks ago, I can say that I'm *officially* done with my first year as a lectrice d'anglais. Following a three-week vacation all over Europe, I returned to France to proctor rattrapages (make-up exams for students who'd failed English this past year) and otherwise to sort out renewal logistics for the upcoming year. I would say … Continue reading Life Update #9: Reflections on my First Year as a Lectrice (and summer plans)
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Following two organized day tours to parts of Iceland from Reykjavik, I took my third and final one to Snaefellsnes Peninsula, located north of the capital. With its stunning green landscapes, coastal views, and the famous Kirkjufell ("Church Mountain"), this peninsula contains some of the iconic sites that the country has to offer. Compared with … Continue reading Destination: Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
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)
Most people who don't live in Los Angeles might have this image of the city as a "lively, thriving" network of stars, entrepreneurs, and people in the entertainment industry. They might also imagine it to be nothing short of bars and clubs with eclectic individuals who party until morning, before calling an Uber to take … Continue reading Lost in LA: West Los Angeles
As I've written in previous posts, I've done my fair share of Couchsurfing with plenty of hosts from all over Europe. While most of them have been fine, I've had a few interesting, even weird experiences, with a few of them. I've told you about one of my bizarre stays in Toulouse, and in this … Continue reading Crazy Travel Stories #6: That One Time I Stayed with a Creep in Marseille…
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