While staying in Nice after a visit to Paris, we took a day trip to Monaco and Eze. The drive out to Monaco was quite stunning with all the mountainous views. We swung by the Monte Carlo casino but being a high school trip, the majority of us could not go in. However, the adults … Continue reading Monaco, Monte Carlo and Eze, France
As mentioned in a previous blog, on my first trip abroad I visited Paris, Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Pisa, Florence and Rome. We were only there for a day so we didn't see much besides the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore and the Accademia Museum. The side streets were charming and the Florence Cathedral … Continue reading Florence, Italy
On my first trip abroad, I visited Paris, Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Pisa and Florence. Our last stop was Rome. Upon arrival, we immediately set off to see the ancient Roman ruins - specifically The Forum. According to About.com: "The ancient Roman Forum is a huge complex of ruined temples, basilicas, and arches. It was … Continue reading Rome, Italy
My first trip abroad was with my French club during my sophomore year in college. I blogged about it in this post. I went again with the same French club right after I graduated from high school. We visited most of the same sights and additional ones along the way... Climbing Montmartre Steps View after … Continue reading Paris Part Deux, France
One of the most interesting places I have visited in France was Mont St. Michele - an island near Normandy. It's hard to imagine this 11th-century abbey was once a prison. Mont St. Michele is considered "The Wonder of the Western World." It is surrounded by a bay that has one road that leads into … Continue reading Mont Saint-Michel, France
Fancy a pint? Two words: PUB CLUB As mentioned in other posts, I studied abroad in London during my junior year in college. My husband did as as well - just two years prior. We went back to our old stopping grounds in 2009 and my cheap economical husband found a great way to get … Continue reading Drink Your Way Through London…For FREE
On a tour through Europe, we made a stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower. The most interesting thing about Pisa is watching people pose with the tower. They can get very creative! But that's really all there is to do in Pisa! All you need is an hour and then you can be … Continue reading Pisa, Italy
On my very first trip to France with my high school French Club (MANY, ahem years ago), we took an overnight train from Paris to the French Riviera. We checked in to the Hotel Nice (really original) and started to tour the downtown. It was sunny and beautiful! The beach looked so inviting although I … Continue reading Nice, France
My first trip abroad was during my sophomore year in high school with the French Club. My father took me down to the courthouse to get my passport! I was nervous to board that plane but I was with my friends and we were about to have an adventure! Once we landed, we immediately met … Continue reading Paris Part Un, France
I had spent a semester abroad in London in 2003 and had the opportunity to travel all over Europe. One of my favorite trips was visiting Venice. My friends and I took a 2hr flight from Gatwick to Marco Polo airport via Easyjet. We (unfortunately) didn't have to travel far to get to our hostel: … Continue reading Venice, Italy
A Wanderlust Girl 