Category: BLOG
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My Traveler’s Heart is Incredibly Full

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. It actually dawned on me this past weekend that it’s been nearly a year so I thought I should break the silence on a random Thursday. Life has been getting in the way lately but I think it’s time I talk about a matter that means a…
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A Love Letter To Paris and Everything In Between

There are very few moments in my life when I am truly speechless — you can ask anyone who knows me to confirm that. I was born to yap, but right now, I am at a loss for words. I truly don’t know if I can put into words what the past year of my…
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Travel Guide: The Famed Neighborhood of Montmartre, Paris

Paris has many neighborhoods to explore like the Latin Quarter, Le Marais and Les Halles to name a few but after visiting this city a couple of times and then moving here 7 months ago, I have found that one of my favorite neighborhoods is Montmartre. Sadly, it’s located in the northern part of the…
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The Perfect Weekend Getaway At A Serene House In Normandy

When I moved to France, I knew that I was going to miss out on some holidays and traditions. I was able to go home for Christmas which was a blessing but one of my favorite holidays has always been Thanksgiving and last year, I had to accept the fact that I was going to…
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How To Spend 24 Hours in Scotland’s Capital

In light of the recent series on Netflix, One Day, I figured it was time to give a guide to the city it all started in – Edinburgh, Scotland. While the show on Netflix is filmed in a variety of cities throughout Europe, the whole story starts at the University of Edinburgh. With the popularity…
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5 Places To Enjoy A Drink In Antwerp, Belgium

While my friends and I were planning our trip to Belgium, we had one city in mind: Brussels. I mean it is the capital of the country and it has an iconic monument, the Manneken Pis. But while trying to find accommodations, my friend mentioned that her brother went to Antwerp, Belgium on holiday once…
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All The Reasons Why You Should Have Your Afternoon Tea at The English Rose in London

I have been fortunate enough to travel to London twice and both times were completely different experiences for me. Although there were many contrasts in those adventures, there was one consistent thing: afternoon tea. I could write a novel about the importance of afternoon tea to British culture (and my own life for that matter)…
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Heidelberg, Germany: A City Full of Culture, Activities and Breathtaking Views

While cities like Berlin and Munich might sound the most appealing when visiting such a culturally strong country like Germany, let me convince you to consider Heidelberg as your next destination instead. Heidelberg is located on the West side of Germany and is an easy three-hour drive from a bordering country, Luxembourg, and a two-and-a-half-hour…
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2023: A Year Full of Tears, Joy and Gratitude

Another 12 months has come and gone, and I swear every year I think it goes by so fast but so much can happen in those 365 days. This was a big year for me. I spent the first half of the year enjoying my last semester of college in a city I’ve grown to…
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A Long-Overdue Life Update: Graduation, Work and Paris (Oh My!)

We’re about to hit 9 months since my last blog post. In January, I accepted an internship for a writing organization through my University called HerCampus and even though that took up most of my time and writing, I also wanted to enjoy the last semester of my college career so I allowed myself a…
