For an extended layover, start or finish to your French vacation, or weekend getaway, there are ways of making the most in the City of Light. For me, I hadn’t been to Paris since I was 12 years old, so when I planned my 36-hour weekend, I made sure to include all major tourist destinations … Continue reading 36 hours in Paris
While droves of tourists with their lingering scents of crusty body odor and your grandma’s basement closet oftentimes distract from the important sights, I think if there’re that many people, I must’ve stumbled upon something amazing and one-of-a-kind. I could do without the crusty B.O. and musty laundry (couldn’t we all?), but I don’t want to … Continue reading Five traps in Bordeaux
While train travel isn’t always the cheapest option for moving around, especially with the increasing popularity of discount airlines such as RyanAir and EasyJet, it’s still my go-to, even when looking for a little weekender. Especially for staying within France, I’m extremely satisfied with French train company SNCF. Even while on strike, the TGV and … Continue reading Taking a French train? There’s an app for that
After only two-and-a-half weeks working, thanks to a start date well after the beginning of the semester, I embarked on a two-week fall vacation. My trip began in Bordeaux, a spectacular city in the southwestern region of France where wine is plenty and the sunsets are striking. When planning my journey, I consulted trusted websites such as … Continue reading Top five (different) activities in Bordeaux
After spending the last few weekends at home, I scratched my itch to escape town and explore more of the Loire Valley. While rolling out of my cozy bed on a dark, cold, Saturday morning was far from idyll, I hopped onto an 8 a.m. train headed for a town locals highly recommended: Chinon. Despite not making my … Continue reading Sleepy Saturday in Chinon
Bonjour Brooke 