How I got my titre de séjour in France (story time)

Salut, tout le monde! It has been a long time coming, but as of yesterday, I *finally* received my titre de séjour! Also known as a residency card, it permits me to work in France, as well as to legally be in the country overall. Through much back-and-forth with the Prefecture (and countless headaches), I'm just glad … Continue reading How I got my titre de séjour in France (story time)

Destination: Lausanne, Switzerland

About a 45-minute drive from Geneva, the city of Lausanne is smaller in size, but also a bustling hub for global business. It's famous as the "Olympic Capital" of the world, for it houses the International Olympic Committee, and it's projected to host the Winter Youth Olympics in 2020. That said, there's a considerable amount … Continue reading Destination: Lausanne, Switzerland

Destination: Geneva, Switzerland

For many people who have never been to Switzerland, perhaps a few things which come to mind are the snowy Alps, fondue, and (not to forget) very expensive. It should not be confused with Sweden, and one should not stereotype the Swiss as Heidi clones and yodelers. Despite being a small country, Switzerland is surprisingly … Continue reading Destination: Geneva, Switzerland

Destination: Comino & Gozo, Malta

Malta might be an island-nation, but it's not restricted just to a single island. In fact, it's made up of three-- Malta, Comino, and Gozo-- all of which contribute to the country's politics, economy and, of course, its tourism industry. Visiting Malta without visiting its neighboring islands (especially Gozo) wouldn't be quite considered the "complete" … Continue reading Destination: Comino & Gozo, Malta

Destination: the Three Cities & Marsaxlokk, Malta

While visiting the main, touristy sights of Valletta and Mdina during my week-long stay, I also took the time to check out the smaller towns and villages. Many of these visits were scattered throughout the various days I was there, so I will be consolidating them in this post. Might be somewhat miscellaneous (and a … Continue reading Destination: the Three Cities & Marsaxlokk, Malta