Things to Do in Normandy

A 3 Day Trip to Le Mont-Saint-Michel

At the age of 19, I decided to embark on my own journey overseas, after having graduated from high school that same year. See, having lived in five different countries over my lifetime so far...

Day trip from Paris: Giverny

An other good trip idea if you are in Paris and looking for a day trip away from the city. It is a fantastic place for nature lovers and who are looking for a peaceful gateway. Giverny is the...

Impressionist Normandy

It is thanks to my work as a teacher that I have discovered the places I will talk to you about in this article. Wanting to bring some beauty into the lives of my children and interweaving French...

UP Yours, Winter Sports Michigan

In Michigan's UP (Upper Peninsula) through January, snow totals have already eclipsed 150” and counting in Ishpeming and Marquette areas. During a recent post-holiday trip to our house in the Ish...

Messi’s Dream to Gaudí’s Soul — A Culer’s Pilgrimage Through Barcelona

I distinctly remember the moment the SNCF (TGV inOUI) train rolled out of Paris, slicing through the countryside toward Barcelona. For many, it would have been just another cross-border journey. For...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...