The word “souvenir” is actually borrowed from the French language. It means “to remember.” The word was adopted in the 18th century, which has its origins from the Latin meaning, ‘occur to the mind.’ So why on want typical, smelly, eerie souvenir shops to “occur to our mind” when “remembering” the sweet memories of our vacations? I’m not … Continue reading Souvenirs you actually want
Hostel’s aren’t what they once were. While I’m sure there’re lots of sketchy and filthy ones out there, backpacker hostels are mainstream, practical and sometimes even luxurious. After staying in about 10, I want to share what I’ve learned from the experience, and help you choose your next (maybe first) hostel. Coming from a place of staying … Continue reading How to choose a hostel
Throughout my travels, I’ve adjusted my routines and packing lists as I discover new products or realize I don’t use things I pack. While I’m still changing habits at the drop of a hat, lately, these 10 have consistently been on my list, and have all become powerful tools in my bags. Aside from the typical items … Continue reading Ten essential travel items
While there are glaring dangers in categorization and putting concepts and ideas into boxes, we generally need them as ways of understanding our world. It’s a way of identifying and making sense of everything, from knowing the difference between a table and chair, to strengthening your relationships or better understanding them. When learning a second (or third, or … Continue reading From my notebook:
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
Bonjour Brooke 