We awoke on our second day in Paris, showered from the night before and ready this time for the barrage of construction noise outside our window. We strolled through our adopted neighborhood, marveling at every perfect little detail, and stopped…
La Vie Parisienne – Partie Un
We made it. Paris, the city of lights, the city of love, whatever you want to call it. We’d made it at last, and nothing could bring us down. Dan and I had arrived in the city the night before,…
My Love Affair with Paris
Ah, Paris. Where to start… I love the city for so many reasons, and I loved it long before I visited as an adult. I love the food, the wine, the fantastic beauty products, the sights, the language, the history….
Medieval Charm in the Walled City of Langres
Now here is a city I never expected to see again. Built sometime in the third century, Langres is literally a city on a hill, surrounded on all sides by massive stone walls. Its fortifications and 360 degree views made…
Une Promenade à Chaumont
On our first full day visiting my grandparents, Mamie and Papy served us a delicious breakfast of carbs and coffee (the holiest of food groups). Dan and I cleaned up and got ready, though for what, we weren’t sure. Our…
Introduction to Chaumont
When I told friends and coworkers about our upcoming trip to France, everyone wanted to know how long we were staying in Paris. Not if we were staying in Paris, but when. I can’t say I blame them. I’m that girl who listens to French music at work, plasters photos of Notre Dame all over my belongings, and constantly dreams of running off to live in France’s capital city. When I told them we’d be flying first to a little place called Chaumont, they were full of questions. What is it called again? How do you say it? Is that close to Paris?
Euro Trip 2016: Our European Itinerary
Nearly two years ago today, I boarded a flight from Seattle to Paris, on a trip that would upend life as I knew it. This was more than a family vacation. It was a pilgrimage, to see the place where my…
8 Reasons to Visit Paris Right Now
As Dan and I prepare for our upcoming trip to France and Italy, I can’t help but reminisce about the last time I was in France. If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know my family spent…
Cheers to the New Year!
2015 was a hell of a year for me, and I mean that in the best way possible. This time last year, I was cramped behind a desk, holding back tears as I suffered through what can only be described…
Hotel Horset Opera Review
During our brief stay in Paris this past August, my grandparents booked us several rooms at the Best Western Hotel Horset Opera. It’s a mouthful of a name, but I couldn’t have been happier with our stay. After dragging our…
Beneath the Streets: The Catacombs of Paris
I’ll admit, when I think of Paris, the catacombs are not the first thing that come to mind. I think of winding streets, decadent pastries, and the many sights that make Paris a world icon. With so much to see…
48 Hours In Paris – Part II
Our second day in Paris was incredible and exhausting all at once. The soles of our feet ached from dashing around the city the day before, but we were lured from our warm beds by the promise of what lay…