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Exploring the Flavors of Nice: A Culinary Guide to Classic Niçoise Foods
I recently came back from an amazing trip to the South of France, Nice to be more specific, and loved every second of it. I'll write...


Ogling Art at The Uffizi Gallery in Florence Italy
As much as I'm a lover of history, I'm also a lover of art. Learning about art and the different schools of influence are one of my...


Making a Splash at the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada Florida!
If you know me at all, you know that I LOVE little one-day adventures, places I can go and explore, and be home in the same day. I'm also...

Finding My Inner Beatnik in Big Sur
When I moved to California back in 2014, the one place I ALWAYS wanted to visit was Big Sur, it was my ultimate West Coast, California...


Escape to the Château: Visiting the Loire Valley in France
If you've read any of my other posts, then you'll know I love everything about France and French Culture. The people, the food, the...


Quintessential Dutch Food
My Grandmother on my mom's side was 100% Dutch, so I've always had an affinity for the Netherlands and Dutch culture in general. I mean...


Celebrating Carnival in Venice Italy!
Venice is pure magic, one of my favorite cities in the whole world. I'm not sure why but I think any city on or near water instantly...


My Favorite Food Halls from Around the World
I think I start all of my food posts with, "I love to eat"! That also goes for restaurants that serve my favorite types of food, BUT in...


Modena, Italy: The Town Where Balsamic Vinegar and Fast Cars Reign Supreme
If you're like me, then there are a few countries that are at the top of your travel bucketlist and for me one of those countries was...


Visiting the Hallowed Halls of Cambridge University
I'm a nerd through and through, and love everything related to learning and academia. So when I found out I'd be attending a conference...


The French Escape: Our Road Trip through the Brittany and Loire Regions of France!
When a few friends and I went to a conference at the University of Cambridge in the U.K., we decided to stay on for another week and go...


The Danube Waltz: Our Second Viking River Cruise
I'm so excited to write this post! It's my second in a series about my mom and I's amazing time taking a Viking River Cruise. If you've...


Nagano's Famous Japanese Snow Monkeys
Japan is home to the famous red-faced snow monkeys that steam themselves in natural hot springs high up in the mountains of northern...


What to Expect on a Viking River Cruise
My mom and I had always planned on going to France together. As a kid, France (and Paris specifically) was the epitome of someplace...
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