Quote of the Week
“The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.”― G.K. Chesterton Continue reading Quote of the Week
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Cycling through Brugge’s historical city center
I was a runner until I moved back with my parents during my four-month break between grad school and moving to France. Since then, I’ve participated in very little exercise, the only being walking around town. Since my confession is now out on the internet, I hope it will shame me into running tomorrow morning, or better yet, this … Continue reading Cycling through Brugge’s historical city center
36 hours in Paris
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
Top five (different) activities in Bordeaux
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
Chateau de Saumur: history class revisited
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
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