In Europe, there are many stunning ancient castles. I always enjoy visiting castles and palaces because they tend to be full of history. A way to distinguish a castle from a palace is to look …
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Pumpkins everywhere / Des citrouilles partout
And once again, we’re in the middle of pumpkin season. Whether or not you celebrate Halloween, if you’re in North America (and a few other places that have adopted the same fall traditions), you have …
Climbing the Pacaya volcano / Randonnée sur le volcan Pacaya
This experience is one of the coolest things I have done to date. I truly enjoyed this climb, and I am not exactly the first person to sign up for hikes. In fact, I wasn’t …
Walking around Segovia / Une promenade dans Ségovie
Segovia is a charming Spanish city. It is famous for its stunning architecture, its gorgeous views, and its culture. In Segovia, it is easy to feel transported back to the past. The cobblestone alleyways and …
Visiting Chichén Itzá from Cancun / Comment visiter Chichén Itzá à partir de Cancun
Chichén Itzá is an ancient sacred site for the Mayans and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. It was the first one I visited actually. …
Wine tasting in Tuscany / Dégustation de vins en Toscane
I was getting a spa service the other day, and the conversation turned to my provider’s daughter and her college options. I immediately perked up and told her that no matter what her daughter decided …
Hello lavender season in New Jersey / Un p’tit coucou à la lavande au New Jersey
What do you do if you’ve been dreaming of the lavender fields in Provence but you’re stuck in the tristate area? Well, one option is to head to New Jersey! And that is exactly what …
What I thought of Stonehenge / Ce que j’ai pensé de Stonehenge
I visited Stonehenge on my first trip to England, back in 2012. This was during my very first solo trip. Stonehenge is one of those places I had read about while growing up, so naturally …
Oh, Venice / Ô, Venise
I am going back to Italy for the first time since the world shut down. I am so giddy and filled with excitement. While I will not be heading to Venice, this upcoming trip has …
Chasing Waterfalls in Iguazú / Les chutes d’Iguassu
There is just something about waterfalls that simply mesmerizes me. I have seen some of the world’s most amazing waterfalls so far. And I am still amazed by each one. We all know that TLC …