Destination: Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Following our one-night stay in Portland, my family and I packed our bags and headed off for our next destination during our road trip in the Pacific Northwest this past summer. This time, we would be trading the concrete jungle with natural scenery, as we made our way to the Columbia River Gorge for a … Continue reading Destination: Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Destination: Portland, Oregon

After over two months of putting it off, I am *finally* getting around to my recent trip this summer. Back in June, my family and I did a road trip to the states of Oregon and Washington. Aside from visiting the popular cities like Portland and Seattle, we also sprinkled some day trips to a … Continue reading Destination: Portland, Oregon

Life Update #5: Heading Back to France!

Bonjour, tout le monde! I admit, it's been over three months since my last "Life Update" post-- in fact, I haven't updated since returning to the United States after my second year of TAPIF, and here I am, about to head back to France once more! Really, where did the time go? I can't complain, though...while … Continue reading Life Update #5: Heading Back to France!

Paris: My Host Family Experience (Part 2)

Bonjour, tout le monde! Crazy to believe the it has been almost a year since I wrote Part 1 to this study abroad/host family experience. It's also incredible to realize that it's been over three years since my study abroad experience, which I believe really shaped my passion for living in France. From the last … Continue reading Paris: My Host Family Experience (Part 2)