Travel stories make for some of the most interesting memories. Mishaps, unexpected adventures, detours, you never know where a trip is going to take you. Sometimes, these experiences are thrilling and memorable for all the right reasons. However, I'm a firm believer in relaying the bad things as well as the good ones and this... Continue Reading →
Bayeux for You
Normandy, home of the Northmen. Vikings from Scandinavia led by Rollo were offered a vast amount of land here by the king Charles the Simple. In the coming years, these particular raiders were assimilated by the French, though they maintained a distinct cultural identity. The line of Norman rulers eventually led to William the Conqueror... Continue Reading →
How Avignon Grew on Me
One of the most important lessons I learned on this particular trip was not to judge a city by its first impression. Despite all of the historic hype given to the once Papal city of Avignon, it was not an immediate favorite of mine. For some reason, my first impression just lacked that wow factor.... Continue Reading →
Iceland is for (Nature) Lovers
If there was ever a place to experience the power of nature, it would be Iceland. From volcanoes and mountains to glaciers, beaches, geysers, gorges, and tectonic divides, the raw power is visible everywhere. In fact, there are signs posted to warn travelers of the strength and volatility of their surroundings. This raw, abundant power,... Continue Reading →
4 Reasons I Loved Clisson
Clisson, France is a small town located just a few hours outside of Paris and only about 20 minutes from Nantes. Easily accessible by car or train, this cute little city is a nice quiet getaway. A slow-moving river cuts the town in half, like many French cities, that can be crossed via an old... Continue Reading →
Travel Planning: Easy or Hard?
As of recently, I've been approached by a few people looking to plan trips and I'm totally flattered! I've also been asked how hard it is and how much detail goes into travel planning. I think the planning itself, in some ways, can be just as fun as actually going somewhere. If it wasn't apparent... Continue Reading →
When to Visit: France, the Pros and Cons of Peak Season
There are a ton of factors that go into making a decision on when to travel. Prices, hours, activities, crowds, and weather can all heavily affect your decision. I figured it would be helpful to share what went into my decision to travel during France's high tourist season as well as what I found were... Continue Reading →
How to Avoid Losing an Entire Day in France
This is the story of how I screwed up (one of many) and how you can avoid making the same mistakes I did. Feel free to have a laugh at my expense while I describe my misadventures. Anyone who may travel with me in the future will find out very quickly that I don't like... Continue Reading →
The Magic of Mont-Saint-Michel
Everyone has seen pictures of Mont-Saint-Michel, right? The beautiful, picturesque island looming out of the sea off the Norman coast is topped with a towering monastery, the foundation of which stretches back to the late 10th century. As enthralling as all of the pictures make it look, the island is even more magical in person.... Continue Reading →
Narbonne: The Unexpected Adventure
I write fairly often about how important it is to be flexible when you travel. I'm picky when it comes to who I choose to travel with because there are too many people who have exact ideas of what they want to see and when they want to see it. I find this puts way... Continue Reading →
The Soul Knows No Borders 