After a previous stint in London with a study abroad program hosted by my undergraduate school, I was hooked. Because my London experience was so amazing, I knew I’d jump at another chance to experience that again. So in grad school, when an opportunity came up to study in Lyon, France for two weeks, I convinced three buddies to come along with me. What happened next was a formation of a lifelong friendship.
Read MoreOld Montréal or Vieux-Montréal is a historic neighborhood that dates back to the 1600s when the French established a colony called Ville-Marie. Originally a trade outpost, with a fort, some settlers, churches, and other buildings, what would eventually become Montréal is now a thriving metropolitan city. It was recently that the preservation and redevelopment efforts began to preserve the uniqueness in the narrow cobblestone streets and old building facades that marks a long history of French and British influence.
Read MoreThe Beaujolais is a historical province and wine-producing region in France, just north of Lyon. We drove down the windy roads and came upon a patch of land with craggily, grapeless vines. Despite the gloominess of the day, the landscape remained vibrant.
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