How to Get Your French VISA

Bonjour! Considering that I had written about what to pack/not pack for France last week, it might seem a bit counteractive to talk about getting a French visa this week. In other words, this is to say that, for those heading off to France for long-stay purposes, it makes sense to get your visa first … Continue reading How to Get Your French VISA

Paris: My Host Family Experience (Part 1)

Bonjour! If you've ever studied abroad in a foreign country before, then you may or may not have opted to live with a host family. Host families can be a good way to meet locals, practice your targeted language with, and overall learn more about the day-to-day life and culture of the country you're in. … Continue reading Paris: My Host Family Experience (Part 1)

From the Santa Luzia Viewpoint (poem)

(inspired by my travels to Lisbon, Portugal- Feb 2016) From the Santa Luzia Viewpoint Like colorful poppies, the rooftops look to the sapphire sky as the horizon flees from the windy shoreline— An escape to the next somewhere in this Iberian dream, away from the unforgiving winter. How it feels! To have warm sun against … Continue reading From the Santa Luzia Viewpoint (poem)