My summer in Paris was unforgettable. I loved having a full month to sink my teeth deeper into more of what Paris has to offer, after my fortnight in January. I noticed more about the culture and the state of Paris that I had not noticed a few months before as a wide eyed and wonderstruck tourist. The Champs-Elysee is changing. Fewer and fewer French … Continue reading The changing faces of the Champs-Elysee
Champagne is one of the easiest and most rewarding day trips from Paris. We went to Reims, Epernay and Ay where we saw multiple vineyards and cellar doors, including Moet & Chandon’s. The trip is easily one of my best decisions overseas! It was an early start in the morning, but it was worth it. We used Viator to find a tour with a local … Continue reading Daytrip from Paris: The Champagne Region
It had been a long day. I’d been trekking all over Paris with my classmates. We had been walking around in what felt like circles for too long and everyone was getting a little tired. Maybe even a little tetchy. Once the novelty wears off, it becomes frustrating not knowing the streets or neighbourhoods you are wandering around in. We knew the streets closest to … Continue reading Ladurée saves the day
Burgers… from a vending machine? Feebo is a popular chain in Amsterdam that takes fast food that one step further. It’s for those times ( in Amsterdam) when you just aren’t feeling up to talking to people about complex topics as ordering a burger. Instead, head into a Feebo, spot your prize, throw down a few coins and the little door for your burger pops … Continue reading Cutting out the middle man in Amsterdam
The Berlin Wall’s famous East Side Gallery does not disappoint. It was probably one of the coldest days of my life, walking up and down the wall and waging a battle in my mind, trying to convince my ice cold hands to leave my pockets to take photos. Berlin is so different from any other city I’ve visited in Europe. It’s history seems to weigh … Continue reading East Side Story
On my first visit to Paris, I didn’t make it to the Moulin Rouge and I’d always regretted it. When I went back to study last summer, it was on the top of my list and I had pretty high expectations. The world’s most famous cabaret is in Paris’ red light district, in the historic Montmartre neighbourhood. Seeing the famous Can-Can was cool. The stage … Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: I didn’t like the Moulin Rouge
Strolling around Bath is like wandering through a three dimensional post card. Cute, crumbly and sleepy, a peaceful overnight stop there provides a welcome reprieve from the exciting but tiring hustle and bustle of London. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site and our overnight stay in Bath was the highlight of my trip to the UK. Charming Pulteney Bridge is the … Continue reading The Beauty of Bath
Flamenco is not for the faint hearted. The dancers are extremely passionate, talented and telling a story all at once. We drove up to Port Olimpic for dinner and a flamenco show. Their heavy, traditional costumes didn’t stop them from dancing so hard I thought they were going to stomp holes in the stage but their faces fierce with concentration and beaded with sweat betrayed … Continue reading Crazy beautiful flamenco in Barcelona
It was this bridge that incited an urge to go to Prague. Well, that and The Illusionist. It is just as beautiful in person and is flanked by my favourite marble people in the world. Sadly, it’s rarely empty enough to get a photo without the crowds, like the photo I saw that made me want to come here in the first place. Genevieve LaurenHello! I’m … Continue reading Postcards from Charles Bridge, Prague
Nothing quite says Austria like a schnitzel bigger than your plate. The Plan: Eat a lunch at Figmuller that was so big that we won’t need dinner (Reality: Going out for ribs for dinner later anyway) I have never been so close to exploding. Figlmuller is a restaurant famous for it’s giant schnitzel and traditional Austrian cuisine. I’ve heard its often packed with tourist but … Continue reading Attempting Vienna’s biggest schnitzel at Figmuller