The first two months as a first-year assistante in Normandy were spent visiting as many of the cities, towns, and villages that I could within the region, before I had the means (aka salary) to make bigger trips outside to the rest of France, let alone Europe. Starting small with the region itself turned out to be a … Continue reading Destination: Dieppe, France
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Pérouges, aka "the most beautiful village in France" (October 2017).
Homesick. /ˈhəʊmsɪk/ adjective experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it. Having lived and worked abroad for the past two, soon-to-be three years, I've had my fair share of missing home. With over 5800 miles (9300 kilometers), a nine-hour time difference, and a massive ocean separating me from my hometown, … Continue reading An Essay on Homesickness
Hello! As of this past Wednesday, October 18th, I hit 500 follows on WordPress! Considering that it's been about nine months since reaching 200 follows, it's amazing to see how quickly the numbers have doubled (and then some). Really, I can't believe it. Much has changed since the beginning of this year-- from my second … Continue reading 500 Follows on WordPress!
Bonjour! Situated in central-east France, Lyon is a lively, thriving city of some 500,000 people and amazing scenery along its two rivers, the Saône and Rhône. The third-largest city in France behind Paris and Marseille, the city of Lyon is famous for its gastronomy and numerous sites and monuments that are sure to keep you … Continue reading Destination: Lyon, France (OFII edition)
