Destination: Catalina Island, California (PART 1)

St. Catherine Way in Avalon (June 2023) Around this time last summer, my partner and I took a long weekend getaway to Catalina Island. Located just 30 miles/48 kilometers off the shore of Los Angeles, this small island is a popular destination for locals to explore another part of southern California. Despite being born and … Continue reading Destination: Catalina Island, California (PART 1)

Destination: Senlis, France

Fausse-Porte (March 2023) Along with château de Chantilly, the small town of Senlis was my final stop during my two-and-a-half week trip in England and France. While it's tiny at just 14,000 inhabitants, Senlis holds a lot of charm and royal history in its walls that it merits a trip over-- it's easy to double … Continue reading Destination: Senlis, France

Destination: Château de Chantilly, France

Château de Chantilly (March 2023) France is far from being short of châteaux: with over 40,000 of them spread all over the country, they are nearly impossible to avoid visiting while on a trip. Château de Chantilly is no exception: located 30 miles/50 kilometers north of Paris, it's perfect for a day trip to see … Continue reading Destination: Château de Chantilly, France

Destination: Metz, France

Temple Neuf in the distance (March 2023) To be honest, Metz had not originally been on my list of places to visit during my trip last spring. However, due to the train strikes happening that year, I ended up having a two-and-a-half hour transfer when I was coming back from Luxembourg and back to Paris. … Continue reading Destination: Metz, France