So two weeks ago a long-awaited dream came true- my mom and sister came to visit me in Paris!
While my mother has been to Europe several times before, it was my 13-year old sister’s first time on the continent so I was particularly excited to give her a taste of life in Paris. And by taste, I literally meant taste. This is Paris we’re talking about after all.
Hi! Welcome to My Local Eats, a guest post series in which foodies from around the globe share their favorite local places to eat and drink. Today’s guest post comes from Amanda Slavinsky, a fellow Michigander who just finished her time teaching in Seoul, Korea. Amanda is a fellow foodie so anything she writes about is definitely … Read more
Hey, everyone! So I’m finally back from my epic 10-day French/Spanish road trip… and I’m utterly exhausted.
It all started when my lovely mother and delightful little sister, Bee, came all the way to Paris to visit me! From there we made our way down the French Atlantic coast by car, all the way to Spanish Basque country. I’m already missing them but I’m so happy we had the chance to take the trip of a lifetime together.
When readers ask me where they should go on their first solo trips, I always say Ireland. Ireland is perfect for solo female travelers. I’ve been to Ireland three times, all solo, and always had an amazing time. My first solo trip was to Ireland when I was 19. After several Guinness and live music-filled days, Ireland … Read more
Though I did make time for some delightful shopping and neighborhood scouting on my trip to London, I have to admit- my itinerary was definitely bogged down by the dreaded, “Things You Have to See.” In travels past, “The Things You Have to See” have left me sweltering side by side with Japanese tourists at the … Read more