The Freedom to Change Our Minds
Nine months ago I bought a one-way ticket for the first time in my life. I’ve since bought many. When we initially set out on this trip, we had a general idea of where we wanted to visit, but no definite plans. The idea was to not think too far ahead, and instead let the trip take us where we were meant to go. When we arrived in Sao Paulo — a place I thought I would love, but didn’t — we wound up staying only three days, opting... Read More
This Post Will Go Straight to Your Thighs
We’ve been lucky enough to spend the last two months bumming around Paris. I haven’t written much about the city, since I’ve been too busy catching up on old posts and lounging in Luxembourg. And yes, maybe I’ve been a little lazy. (When in France…) But when I realized my days left in Paris were numbered, I began to panic. One reason being, the knowledge that we were spending two months here led us to hang loose and push... Read More
Postcard: I Amsterdam
“Dick’s Big Duck”, a statue by Los Angeles artist Richard Jackson, sits in front of Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The bizzaro statue and the large “I Amsterdam” letters are symbols of the city, attracting tourists with cameras. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print... Read More
Postcard: Ghent
Traveling without expectations is the best way to travel. I didn’t expect much from our one-night stay in Ghent, but I was blown away. The architecture, the canals, the beer, the beauty. And it didn’t hurt that we arrived during a 10-day free music summer festival. It’s hard not to smile when you’re eating hot pommes frites while listening to live music and sitting along a canal. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this... Read More
The Best Part of Waking Up is Wiener Melange in Your Cup
On a recent nine and a half hour bus trip from Paris to Amsterdam, we made a pit stop in Belgium to use the bathrooms and grab some food. Bleary eyed, I made my way towards the instant coffee machine. While perusing the options, I was startled when I saw this: melange: an unorganized collection or mixture; a medley And I don’t need to spell out the first part. Suddenly my eyes weren’t so bleary anymore. I understand that different cultures... Read More
Postcard: Parc del Laberint d’Horta, Barcelona
Park Guell may be Barcelona’s darling when it comes to leisure space, but when the hordes descend, you’ll likely be searching for somewhere else to take in the atmosphere. Far north of the city center, just off the edge of most tourist maps, lies the tranquil Parc del Laberint d’Horta (or Labyrinth Park). Wander through nine hectares of meticulously-manicured neoclassical and romantic gardens, relax by a small waterfall, or (literally)... Read More
Video Postcard: Some Parisian Nighttime Sparkle
Paris is called the “City of Lights” for good reason. As the sun dips behind the horizon, the city flickers to life with illuminated buildings and bridges giving the city that certain je ne sais quoi. But the winner when it comes to french nighttime razzle dazzle has to be the light show that sets the Eiffel Tower all a-glitter. The show begins every hour on the hour and lasts for five minutes (cut down from ten in a recent effort at... Read More
Postcard: Heineken Brewery, Amsterdam
While in Amsterdam last week, we visited the Heineken Experience. Fifteen euros buys you a ticket into the former brewery, where you can learn about the history of the company, become a beer on their 4D “Brew You” ride, and of course, drink beer. Visitors get three brewskis during their visit, making the cost of admission a little easier to swallow. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin... Read More
Postcard: Florence Street Market
Snapped while walking around the Central Market in Florence. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Read More
Postcard: Duomo Detail, Florence
When I first saw Florence’s Duomo my eyes filled up with tears. It’s beauty surprised me as I turned a corner while wandering sans map through the city. Pink, white and green marble make up it’s intricate Gothic facade, adorned with spiraling columns, statues and paintings. A visit inside proved not to be as breathtaking (though being free, it’s still worth a visit) but I’ll never forget my first impression, and how I... Read More
