Category: europe
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Jan/Feb Day Trips From Paris
While Paris is full of museums, shops, sights, and experiences galore, there are also many easy day trips to take part in in the surrounding area. Personally, I’m a big fan of la carte Navigo, the unlimited transportation pass for Paris and the surrounding area (Île-de-France). All four of these day trips were totally free…
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Visiting the Père Lachaise Cemetery
As one of the most famous cemeteries in the area, the Cimetière du Père Lachaise is a popular destination for Parisian tourists and locals alike. Because it’s on the other side of the city from where I live and spend most of my time, I hadn’t had a chance to visit it until this past…
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Le Havre, France
After a stressful week, sometimes, you just need to get away from the pressure and spend a few days somewhere different. Thankfully, I have friends in other parts of France who will quickly welcome me to spend a spontaneous weekend with them in their city. My friend Riana is doing TAPIF in Le Havre, which…
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Christmastime in Paris
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year… Especially when you live in Paris! Lights, markets, garlands, and window decor galore line and dot small and large neighborhoods alike all over the city and into the suburbs. Needless to say, it’s absolutely gorgeous, and some would even say it’s magical. Christmastime is one…
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French in France & Spanish in Spain
During my recent fall break trip, I decided to spend some time traveling around Spain (Córdoba, Sevilla, Madrid, and Barcelona). One of the driving forces that made me want to explore Spain was that I could practice some of the Spanish I learned during my last few semesters at Tulane. Yes, I know that many…
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Brussels, Belgium Day Trip
What can I say… I caught the travel bug again! During my trip to Brussels, I finally crossed off my 15th country, and I also enjoyed numerous sights, new experiences, and foods galore. The plan that began as a girls’ weekend in London with my au pair friends quickly turned into a solo trip to…
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Frenchified Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is one of the most American holidays you can possibly think of, so being in another country can make it feel strange and even a bit difficult to celebrate. This isn’t the first time I have spent Thanksgiving in France, of course, as I also enjoyed Thanksgiving in Paris in 2018. This year, however,…
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Escape to the Château de Versailles
Just a short train ride away from Paris is one of the true crown jewels of the region, the Château de Versailles. Also known as the Palace of Versailles, this structure holds a rich cultural and historical significance. Plus, it’s absolutely gorgeous! During a simple afternoon or day trip from Paris to the Château de…
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Barcelona Halloweekend
After visits to Amsterdam, Sevilla, Córdoba, and Madrid, as well as a very long eight hour bus ride over night, Riana and I finally made it to Barcelona! We were excited to get the weekend started, but if you remember, this wasn’t actually my first time in this city. Read about my first trip to…
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Madrid, Spain
After Amsterdam, Sevilla, and Córdoba, the next stop on our great Spanish adventure was Madrid! While I know many people who have studied abroad or worked here and have great things to say about the city, I didn’t know much of what to expect for my own visit. Thankfully, we had tons of recommendations that…
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