Continuing the tradition of reflecting at the end of each year (See 2010’s), here’s are some highlights from this year’s! I will treasure all the friendships, food and fun I experienced in 2011! January Wonton making & movie “Notebook” (All pictures) Vietnamese egg roll making & movie “Julie & Julia”: (All pictures)
Mont Saint-Michel While not as well known as Disneyland Paris, the second most visited sight in France is the grand Mont Saint-Michel. This magnificent abbey is located on a rocky island half a mile offshore, and use to be cut off at high tides. People have died crossing at the wrong time! Located over 200 miles away from Paris (4 […]
Père Lachaise Cemetery (20th arrondissement) is the largest cemetery in Paris, covering over 100 acres. It is reputed to be the world’s most-visited cemetery, with graves of the famous including Chopin, Proust, Colette, Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde. Needless to say, it had to be an epic cemetery. I couldn’t have picked a better day to visit the cemetery — it […]
This post will give a quick tour of Paris! The city is divided in 20 arrondissements: the first one is in the center, the following ones spiral outwards in a clock-wise direction. Most of the famous tourist attractions can be found in the first 8 arrondissements. Even though the overnight train from Germany into Paris […]
The Eiffel Tower, built in 1889 and named after its designer Gustave Eiffel, has become a global icon of France. It may be a touristy place to visit, but it is well worth it, especially at night as you will soon see! Below are pictures of the tower from the three visits I made — […]