Innumerable destinations and wonders speckle the map, with beauties such as The Taj Mahal, Big Ben and the Sydney Opera House. While amazing and oftentimes moving, I don’t travel for the photos, but to experience something I can’t find at home: the culture, the people and the Place. That’s why I love Saumur, because the French … Continue reading Chateau de Saumur: history class revisited
Embarrassment and loneliness are two hateful, self-deprecating experiences. Neither necessarily depend on the environment or social activity, but both implore both physical and mental effects from blushing and crying, to the lump and ping we’ve all fought when standing in a corner alone. Embarrassment and loneliness are two monsters in my closet I must put on every … Continue reading I hereby pledge to always be the conductor
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”― (Not officially) Mark Twain Continue reading Quote of the week
Before I left home, everyone I spoke to gave me advice. Even though none of them have moved off the continent before, I appreciate their eagerness to contribute and value (most) their insights. Two pieces of advice (other than “call your mother”) were given so often, I’ll now refer to them as “The Golden Rules of Living Abroad: Written … Continue reading The Golden Rules of Living Abroad: Written by People Who Haven’t Done it
There are varying arguments discussing the future of one’s life before death. The Islamics call it Qadar and Buddhists believe in destiny. Pantheists blame the universe, while Christians believe it’s God’s Divine Plan. Others think it’s fate. Whatever you’ve chosen to believe (and I hope it was a methodical decision), mine was realized. While packing up for my … Continue reading My lunch break changed my life: I moved to Saumur
Bonjour Brooke 