I’ve been in love with all things français since my very first French class in grade 4. While everyone dreaded going, I’d cling to my desk to hear my teacher just speak. French just has to be one of the most beautiful languages there is. On my most recent travels to Paris, I devoted myself […]
Albania in Photos
I’m well aware of the degree of inequality that exists in so many different countries outside of my own but it wasn’t until I got my first up close and personal glimpse that I actually began to understand it. Along our route from Greece to the gorgeous Adriatic city of Split, we drove through Albania’s […]
3 Best (Local) Beaches in Barcelona
Barcelona’s sizzling beach season typically goes from April to October. Yup, I said October! (This past fall it got up to 24°C). Typically, the best months for hot weather are May to August and sometimes September. Some days are cloudier than others in the off-season but it doesn’t stop the locals from spending hours at […]
Catalan Tradition in Old Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain is full of local festivals all year round but summertime can lead you to one of the most cultural experiences, like Festa Major de Gràcia. A hop from the easily accessible TMB metro to Fontana is Gràcia, this very sheek and trendy area actually makes up the oldest district in the city of […]
Helping Communities with Kiva
One of the most rewarding things about travel can be giving back in the communities you visit. But how can you give back when you’re not traveling? Kiva, a non-profit organization, digitally connects people like you and I to underdeveloped countries across the globe to help give back even from afar. Kiva is a different kind […]
Pére Lachaise Cemetery and The Jim Morrison Cat
The Pére Lachaise Cemetery looks like everyday could be Halloween in Paris. It’s the largest resting place for writers, artists, thinkers and revolutionaries from as far back as the 18th century. And it is erie. Crumbling tombstones, broken-in mausoleums, gothic crypts, and deep vaults – I wouldn’t be caught dead in here after dark! But in […]
