The Palace of Versailles is one of the most photogenic landmarks in France. You may recognize the infamous Hall of Mirrors and the Orangery from social media, magazines, blogs, etc. Before stepping foot on the estate, I was determined to capture the perfect shot of those trademark images. That being said, nearly every inch of the Palace of Versailles and it’s estate, is photo-worthy. In fact, some of my favorite photos from the property were not your standard shots. Continue Reading
PALACE OF VERSAILLES: A PHOTO DIARY
A GARGOYLES VIEW: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING NOTRE DAME
“Paris, the city of lovers is glowing this evening, true that’s because it’s on fire but still there’s l’amour” — The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Fun fact you may not know about me: I constantly listen to Disney movie soundtracks when drafting blog posts {and in life in general}. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that during my first trip to Paris, I made it my mission to get a peek at what it was those Gargoyles were constantly singing about in the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Continue Reading
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A VISIT TO THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES
Unfortunately, I did not prioritize well enough to include a trip to the Palace of Versailles during my first visit to Paris. Therefore, when I returned to the city of love on a whim, I was sure to book tickets and drag Sarah along for the journey.
10 WAYS TO MANAGE A FEAR OF FLYING
I can happily admit that I am not an expert when it comes to certain aspects of traveling. When it comes to having an extreme fear of flying as a world traveler, however, I’m your go-to girl. Continue Reading
SOUTH KOREA: VLOG 4
Last week I turned 27 in my 27th country! Follow me around as I attend the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival, take a cable car up Mt. Aspan, and celebrate with friends from all over the country.
THANK YOU to everyone who put in the effort to make sure my birthday was unforgettable! And cheers to entering my late twenties feelings the most alive I’ve ever been.
South Korea’s Largest Cherry Blossom Festival: A Day in Jinhae
Every year, Jinhae hosts an annual Cherry Blossom Festival. It’s the largest of it’s kind in South Korea, and this year I was lucky enough to attend. Continue Reading
THE PROS AND CONS OF ORGANIZED TRAVEL TOURS
The other day I began contemplating whether or not to join an organized tour to Jeju Island over an upcoming holiday weekend here in South Korea. That’s when I had a brilliant beyond brilliant idea {name that movie}. Why not create a blog post laying out the pros and cons of organized travel tours? Making my decision an easier one, and helping those in the same boat as me. Two birds, one blog post… or something. Continue Reading
ON TURNING 27 IN SOUTH KOREA
So, I lied to my third graders.
SOUTH KOREA: VLOG 3
This week I did some shopping, attended the Seomun Night Market, and took a stroll around Suseong Lake with a couple of my faves. Unfortunately I caught a cold this week, so the vlog is a tad shorter than normal. Promise I will make up for it next week!
RECOLLECTIONS EN ROUTE: MY FIRST KOREAN DOCTOR’S VISIT
The only way to accurately describe my first experience visiting a Korean clinic is by using the word dramatic. Continue Reading