Rock Climbing at Railay Beach was one of the best experiences I had during my stay in Thailand. Belaying, tying knots, and climbing are just the beginning.
Learning How To Fly at TSNY Boston
TSNY Boston is Boston’s one and only destination to learn how to become a trapeze artist. Classes are offered everyday, and the fun and excitement never stops in the gym. So, how did I get involved in all this? I got myself into this mess. I purchased 2 spaces for a 2 hour trapeze class […]
Thames Glass: Glassblowing Classes in Newport, RI
At the Thames Glass Glassblowing Studio and Gallery, you will find dedicated artists and glassmakers at work, sculpting and blowing some of New England’s finest hand blown glass products. History of Thames Glass Owner, Matthew Buechner, has glass blowing in his roots. His father worked for Corning Glass in New York state, and his mother […]
Moustiers and Lac de Sainte-Croix
I spent the week before Christmas with my roommate and close friend, Doriane. Her family lives in Aups. Aups is a small village in the foothills of the alps on the Côte d’Azur. While there, Doriane and I made many trips up and down the winding hills to and from Aups. The highlights of our […]
Monaco & Monte Carlo: French Riviera Part 2
After an exhausting journey and a late night out in Nice, France, Doriane and I walked to the train station to buy our tickets for our first adventure. Monaco and Monte Carlo! The tickets cost €7.50 round trip. We had a bit of time before boarding, so we opted for a traditional French breakfast. You […]
St. Tropez in Winter: French Riviera Part 1
Up until a year ago, I thought the closest I would ever get to St. Tropez was my self-tanner. Ps, St. Tropez Self Tanner is definitely one of my favorite winter necessities. I made sure to apply liberally and carefully before traveling to one of the many seaside towns of my distant dreams, St. Tropez. […]
Christmas at Chateau La Bleretie, France
My First Christmas Abroad In the midst of googling “how to have a happy Christmas alone, how to avoid committing suicide on Christmas, and how to cook Christmas dinner for one,” I somehow stumbled upon one of the most memorable Christmas weeks of my life. Usually, December 1st creeps up on me by surprise and […]
18 Christmas Movies to Binge-Watch Right Now
18 days until Christmas means plenty of time for binge-watching. Binge-watching Christmas movies is a December must. I don’t care how old you are, what state you’re from, or if you are even Christian. We all love Christmas movies! There’s just something about them that gets me in the holiday spirit. Last year when I […]
The Marolles Flea Market, Brussels, Belgium
The Marolles Flea Market The Marolles Flea Market on Place du Jeu de Balle is just that. A flea market. The Marolles Flea Market is the most famous flea market in Brussels. It originated in 1919 and is open 365 days a year from 6 am to 2 pm on weekdays and from 6 am to […]
On Losing a Loved One Abroad
Living abroad comes with an encyclopedias worth of challenges. Moving into a new apartment, searching for simple amenities you had at home, losing touch with old friends, adjusting to an unfamiliar lifestyle, tasting local flavors, and learning a foreign language. On top of the everyday challenges, there are the rare and heartbreaking ones. The ones […]