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Paris, France

Who would have thought that a last minute trip to Paris in summer would lead to some of the most memorable experiences of my life, so rich, you could almost taste them, and we did! What started out as a trip to experience Paris for the first time wit...

New Orleans in a Nutshell

A Three-Night Mardi Gras Whirlwind

Whisking my husband away for a surprise three night birthday trip to New Orleans was a stroke of genius. What we thought was a casual escape turned into a Mardi Gras experience, cramming more sights, sounds, and beignets into three days than we ever...

Dublin, Ireland

Cobbled Streets and Classic Pubs

Dublin is a magical city that will welcome and enchant you from the minute you arrive. From the delicious local brew to the ever-present live music, to the incredibly good spirited locals to the hearts vitals, to the breathtaking natural wonders surr...

Bruges, Belgium

Living and Studying in a Renaissance Town

An ancient town to its core, living and studying in Bruges, Belgium, was like taking a step back in time to the Renaissance. Winding canals line the incredibly beautiful stone buildings adorned with stained glass, and all sorts of yummy brasseries an...

Teaching in Thailand

Explorations of an English Teacher in the Land of Smiles

Driving through the mountains on Thailand, I notice drastic contrasts in color and texture. From lush forest greens of every shade, to wildly abundant and colorful wild flowers and fruits, to tiny villages filled with glistening street foods and loca...

Fire Island, New York

Land of the Wild and Free

Fire Island is a 31-mile barrier island just off the southern coast of Long Island. Its very close proximity to NYC combined with its picturesque and often quiet beaches, sweet little neighborhoods, lovely rental homes, natural wonder, and vibrant ni...