Marseille’s Christmas market, the Foire aux Santons, is one new tradition I’m looking forward to. Photo credit: Ladmedia.fr Having lived outside of the United States for most of my life,…
America vs Germany
When I came to the United States last year I thought for some reason I would go back to the Western World and everything would be more or less the…
Bem-vindo a Lisboa! Three ways to skip the tourist books and head straight to the heart of Lisbon
As a Portuguese American, nothing makes me happier than finding the deeply rooted soul of Portuguese culture. I don’t mean to knock the tourism industry, especially in Lisbon — in fact, I…
How to not feel like a complete idiot in France
Let’s face it: traveling can be hard on the ego sometimes. You’re in a new setting, with new norms and rules and etiquettes, and it’s easy to feel like you’re…
Relive the Golden Age of Travel: Orient Express
Travel the Orient Express: a slower, more luxurious pace. Image from albanianjournalism.com. Perhaps one of the reasons that traveling and being a vintage girl go so well together is that…
Picnicking In London City: The Best Spots
With everything you need right at your fingertips, London is a picnicker’s dream. If you’re feeling creative, options abound to build an outdoor feast from scratch – or, for the…
A Beginner’s Guide to Planète Mars
Old and new meet at Marseille’s Vieux Port, with the stately old Fort St-Jean shadowing the shiny new Mucem in the distance. It’s been over a month now since I…
It’s Not Just About Getting Lucky: Three Amazing Casinos in Europe to Keep Your Eye on
When you think of impressive casinos you are likely to think about those that are associated with places such as Macau and Las Vegas. The Venetian in Macau is not…
My Really, REALLY White Holiday!!!
I’m sitting on my couch at the moment having hot chocolate from my native country, Trinidad. It’s pure chocolate with cinnamon, nutmeg and other delicious spices. You have to grate this huge…
Portugal no Coração: Five Quirky Things You’ll Probably Only Find in Portugal
Portugal is an underrated country with a lot to offer. That being said, I suggest you not travel there, because I’d prefer to have it all to myself. But if…
6 places in Europe a curious mind can’t miss
Do you love both Human and Natural Sciences? Do you love traveling and think Europe is cool? Then you’re at the right post! I’ll list here 6 places which I have…
Want to Make the Most of your Layover? Get Out of the Airport!
Nothing says “tedious” like flying, and a 24 hour trip from Riga, through Brussels and Washington D.C., to my doorstep in Chicago was one I could only prepare myself so…
Last Goodbyes and First Impressions
Is this real life? Is this just fantasy? The opening lyrics of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” may seem commonplace, but on the eve of my move to Marseille, they came to…
My Unplanned Summer
Being a Helicopter Pilot involves making decision after decision that impacts your life and the lives of everyone on board. Being in control at all times means being able to…
“Type A” Travel: Letting Go (and Holding On)
Planned or unplanned, travel is rewarding. What type of traveler are you? Image from photoflytravel.org. I had a boyfriend whose aunt, an employee for a major airline, could gift him…