Supporting local business
The idea of supporting local business is common around the world. When we support local shop owners, the profit goes directly to them,...
Travel France ~ Destination: Giverny
Today I entered into the home of Claude Monet. Where he lived, painted, strolled, ate, this is Monet's world-- hidden in the small town...
Musée d'Orsay
Because of last night's events, I received emails from the US Embassy to be very cautious about traveling or going to popular transit...
"Possible Terrorist Attacks in Nice"
Arrived home to Cité at around 12:30 am after Bastille Day fireworks at Champs de Mars. Connected to Wifi. Received two emails-- both...
Fraternité
Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité. The motto of France. Today, I experienced more fraternité with the people of France, as well as my class...
Hidden Gems: 11th/12th Arrondissement
Today, we decided to walk "off the beaten path" of Paris, and search out some less touristy areas in the city. (Although we did end our...
On being a tourist in Paris
As I have now spent an entire week in France, I have gathered various bits and pieces about the general public opinion on tourism in...
Travel France ~ Destination: Versailles
Yet another Travel France post! Not that I am already tired of Paris, but there is so much to see outside of the Paris region, and still...
Travel France ~ Destination: Chartres
No class on Friday means more exploring! Although we had thought that we might travel outside of France our first weekend, we realized...
Allez les Bleus!
Allez les Bleus! Allez les Bleus! Allez les Bleus! Go Blue! France defeats Germany 2-0 and moves on to the Euro Cup Final against...
