The TMI Travel Tag

Hey, folks! Just recently, I was perusing through a few blogs when I came across this old gem by The Lilac Scrapbook. Written by British freelance writer Katy, this "TMI Travel Tag" is right up my alley, for I really love to travel, and I would like to share some of my experiences I've had …

A Favorite Poem (Issue #38)

Greetings! This month's "A Favorite Poem" issue is none other from Peruvian-born poet Orlando Ricardo Menes, whose life is heavily-influenced by his Latino roots (from his Cuban parents and childhood in Spain). Titled "El Rastro," Menes' poem details his experiences growing up in Spain with its wild, hedonistic night life for the young adults (and …

Off on Vacation!

Hey, all! Yes, it's that time of year again, where I'll be taking a week-long paid vacation from work. As I've been doing these past few years abroad, I'll be traveling during my time off, as means of getting out of my flat and exploring more of this country called France. It's been a while …

5 Underrated Destinations in Europe (Part 2)

Hello, bloggers (and travelers)! Nearly a year ago, I wrote a short list of some underrated destinations in Europe which I've visited. Having traveled a lot since then, I've decided to add some more of my favorite, lesser-known places to the list! Without further ado, let's get to them! 1. Heidelberg, Germany. While certainly no …

A Day in Paris!

Bonjour! Back in June, I spent a night in Paris before I had to catch my flight back to the U.S. for the summer. Although I've been to the French capital countless of times, I always looked forward to going there, even if for a brief amount of time. This time, I only had an …

I’ve Returned from Vacation!

Hello, folks! As of yesterday, I've returned from my three week-plus travels around Europe. It's been exhausting, to say the least, but I'm incredibly happy to have done so. From the stress to the beauty to the joy, I don't regret spending so much time (and money) on my trip, and I have so many …

On Vacation (again??)

Yes, you've read that correctly! Considering that I'm done teaching for the semester, I have some time off until make up exams in June, so I'll be going on vacation not only to get out of town, but also to flex my travel muscles again. True, I'd gone out of town just three weeks prior …

Destination: Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre, Hungary

During my time in Budapest, I also made a day trip outside of the Hungarian capital to explore a bit more of what the country had to offer. From my friend's suggestion and the Internet, I settled on visiting three small towns not too far away: Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre. Although it would be quite …

On Vacation (for the rest of the year!)

Hello, bloggers! Yes, you read the title correctly! As I'd written in a previous post, I recently completed my first semester as an English university lecturer in France. As a result, I have over two-and-a-half months of break, which I'm absolutely ecstatic to have. Granted, I'd been very busy last week working on grading final …

A Half-Day in Paris!

Bonjour! Really, it's crazy to believe that I've been in France for almost two months, and I've yet to recount my time in detail since living here. While I have yet to go on an actual trip (namely, because I'm a bit tight on money now), I can at least recount some of the places …