My life has been all over the place these past few years; since I moved to Halifax from Ottawa for university. Once I was there, my program had me moving around every four months to complete internships (a great program btw). Now top that off with an exchange to France and a month long backpacking … Continue reading When You Don’t Live in One Place for Long
Putting aside the whole glamourized outlook of Paris for a second... Visiting Paris for the fourth time, on a tight budget, with just a backpack, and during the winter isn't really the ideal situation. You've seen most attractions, you have no money for shopping, nor room to keep anything you buy, and you can't take … Continue reading Paris … Again
As a university student who has a passion for traveling, it's important that I properly budget my trips. I dream of luxurious vacations but for now I have to be practical with my limited expenses – while still going on the trips of my dreams (it's possible). Pre Departure: Discussions: Whoever you decide to travel … Continue reading Planning A Eurotrip on a Budget
Do you ever scroll through Netflix solely looking for a film to ignite your inner wanderlust? Me too. Sometimes I won't even care if the movie sucks, as long as it shows me around a place I could travel with unintentional tips of what to see/do. (This post was inspired by Erica at Girl, Unspotted.) … Continue reading Movie Travelspiration
As long as I can remember, I've dreamed of going on exchange. When picking Universities, I would drop one from the roster if it didn't have a good study abroad program – it mattered that much. I ended up choosing Grenoble, France for my experience. Best decision ever. [Note: This is Part 2, make sure to check … Continue reading Grenoble: My Study Abroad Experience (Part 2 – The Fun)
For as long as I can remember, I've dreamed of going on exchange. When picking universities, I would drop one from the roster if it didn't have a good study abroad program – it mattered that much. I ended up choosing Grenoble, France for my experience. Best decision ever. The Choice ✔️ Initially I had my … Continue reading Grenoble: My Study Abroad Experience (Part 1)
Being in Grenoble, I was a short distance away from some amazing cities & towns to discover. Those towns include: Annecy, Lyon, Les Deux Alpes, & Vizille. Especially if you are traveling in the Rhone-Alpes region of France, keep these places in mind! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Annecy: the Venice of France – a statement that I stand … Continue reading Quick Trips Around France
Altigliss is an event that unfortunately isn't available to all travelers, but if you find yourself at a European school for the Winter term, be sure to sign up with friends! It's an 8 day party and ski competition in the French Alps at the Val D'Isere resort. Wake Up 🎿 Flawless ... Sorry for that. Moving On. … Continue reading Altigliss: Spring Break in the French Alps
If you haven't read One Day In Paris yet, make sure to check it out as well (it was my first night in Europe on my exchange and it was magical). This post is about my third time in Paris (second while on exchange). It was grey, rainy, and a little less magical ... but who … Continue reading Paris: Part Deux
Let me say it now and get it over with ... Nice is nice. Now let's move onto some recommendations for visiting the city. See/Do Castle Hill: this was my favourite thing about the city. As you wander through Old Town (a gem in itself) you end up at an incline leading you to Castle Hill. … Continue reading Nice is Just a Place in France?
