Street Art in Paris

Street Art in Paris

It’s common knowledge that Paris is a city of art.  Some of the world’s most regarded and beloved pieces of art (the Mona Lisa, etc.) in the world reside in Paris’ 150+ museums.  But, the creative pulse of the city can’t seem to be contained...
Montreux and the Swiss Alps

Montreux and the Swiss Alps

I vividly remember the first time I laid my eyes upon the Alps. It was my first time out of the US- I was in Nice, France, in January, and it was the first and only fully radiant sunny day of the trip.  The Mediterranean sea had set something in my heart aflame, and I...
This Week in Paris, Part 1- King Cake

This Week in Paris, Part 1- King Cake

This week was the celebration of “Le Galette de Rois”, or The King’s Cake. The tradition has roots going all the way back to the ancient Roman celebration of Saturnalia, which began at the end of December and ended in early January.  Saturnalia was...
On Leaving

On Leaving

Today is the day that I begin my journey abroad, and I am feeling a lot of ways.  Exited? Check.  Terrified? Absolutely.  Like I’m going to throw up? Every other minute. But there’s also a persistent undercurrent of sadness in leaving the people (and pets)...