Ah, je t’aime Paris…

Can any stay in France really be complete without a visit to the nation's most famous city? Tip- If you are a European resident under 25, bring your passport/ID card because you get into most of the major sights for free! I have to say, I wasn't completely sure what to expect of Paris. I'd...

A Roman Holiday: Touring Downtown

Please excuse the rather cheesy title- I couldn't resist. I assure you, I did not find myself pursued by a dashing journalist in pursuit of a missing princess.  I did, however, enjoy experiencing everything that Rome had to offer. I don't even know where to start talking about Rome. There is so much to see,...

Falling for Florence

A city recommended by the wonderful friends who hosted me in Rome and the place of many new happy memories and steps. As part of by February break, I found Florence. So far on my adventures, I have been staying in AirBnBs with groups of new friends from the exchange program. This is definitely a...

Vienne: Echos of the Gallo-Roman Empire

January 20th Not a half-hour train ride from Lyon lies the city of Vienne. With Roman ruins, preserved pantheons, and medieval cloisters dispersed through the narrow cobblestones streets, Vienne brings you back in time with just a step into the old town. Perhaps it is just me, but I couldn't help but pause and reflect...