Destination: Château de Chenonceau, France

Clustered in the rural, but bucolic Central region of France, the châteaux de la Loire are certainly stunners. Having once been inhabited by kings, queens, and noblemen, these stately manors are considered one of the finest examples of French architectural history. They draw millions of visitors-- French and foreigners alike-- to their 100-plus locations each year, as … Continue reading Destination: Château de Chenonceau, France

My Bucket List for Europe– Part 3

Since starting this blog in 2016, I've written "Bucket List for Europe" posts around this time each year. Besides the fact that I merely chose to post the first one in late November, I think it's also a good time of the year to do so, as I have gotten (re)settled into living and working … Continue reading My Bucket List for Europe– Part 3

My 5 Favorite Restaurants in Paris

A massive foodie, I'm always looking for places to try out whenever I go out. Growing up in Los Angeles has exposed me to a variety of different cuisines, dishes, and tastes-- I've enjoyed my fair share of delicious, authentic food, from the likes of Lebanese to Korean to even Ethiopian. You can seriously say … Continue reading My 5 Favorite Restaurants in Paris

Destination: Paris, France (October 2018 Edition– Part 2)

On my first full day in Paris during the October vacances, I spent the rainy morning in the quiet, bucolic neighborhood called Mouzaïa (located in the 19th arrondissement) before heading to the city center. I puttered around rue Mouffetard in the 5th arrondissement (a beautiful historic street made famous by Ernest Hemingway) before making the long trek to the 11th arrondissement near the Bastille … Continue reading Destination: Paris, France (October 2018 Edition– Part 2)