It’s strange to be solely responsible for the survival of another living thing (I’ve managed to kill every single plant that’s come under my care in under a month). I’m 33 years old but as a childless single woman, I’ve never had to rush home to take care of anyone in my life.
La Réalité
Paris, Part II Here’s a secret about traveling: It’s not going to be 100% awesome the entire time. And that’s okay! Sometimes good stories come out of terrible situations. Awkward, scary, dull, or embarrassing moments can help to ground your trip in reality and make it all the more memorable.
Arrivederci, Italia. Bonjour, France!
I was somewhat disappointed when I left Milan. I hadn’t considered the fact that it was the weekend of the big Feast of the Assumption holiday, so nearly everything was closed as most of the locals had left the city. I managed to catch a few tourist attractions including Castello
Venice: A City of Romance and Water
No matter what anyone may say (or even what I might claim at times), I am and always have been a romantic. No, not in the sense of wanting to be swept off my feet by some knight in shining armor, but having notions of an idealized or otherworldly reality,
Five Lands Minus One
The Cinque Terre (literally translated to “Five Lands”) is a series of 11th-century medieval towns perched on the hills and cliffs along the Italian Riviera, and connected by footpaths. Each town has its own unique charm. Since becoming a popular tourist destination, however, they have ceased to be quiet fishing
