Merriam Webster says to travel is to journey. I will be the first to admit that travel is a privilege. If I did not reside on American soil, most of the world would not be open to me. It was only during junior year of undergraduate studies that I made my first journey to Europe and I caught a bad case of wanderlust.
Read MoreMy journey begins with a yearning to see a destination. Maybe I'm craving sand and piña coladas. Maybe I'm dreaming of walking along rivers. Maybe I want to see a cathedral or a museum. When I was younger, travel was a dream that was a bit out of reach. We were a poor family but my
Read MoreThere is something so serene about blue skies and blue water. The red roofs of the houses lining the hillsides and the colorful paint on the buildings along the river are a perfect complement to the blues. There is a point at the end of the Presqu'île (peninsula) which is the Confluence, where the two rivers meet.
Read MoreThe Romans were a widespread civilization. I had studied them before but even I was in shock that their reaches included this seemingly quiet stronghold of France. Standing in 2,000 plus years of history feels surreal. Dirt and grass patches filled where people once walked. The stairs down towards center stage are as steep as they look. Take a moment to sit in one of the higher rows and breathe in the view of the city in the distance.
Read MoreIn late 2016 and early 2017, a lot was happening in the world. It seemed that the world was preparing to shut its doors. Countries wanted to guard borders more and screen entrants. I'm blessed in many ways. With a US passport, I can go almost anywhere. It seems in April of 2017 now, that might change. Time will tell.
Read MoreThe funicular or tram that brings us up towards either the Roman Amphitheatre or Fourvière is an adorable little red cart that climbs the steep hill so we don't have to.
Read MoreLyon was home for a solid two weeks when I was studying abroad for grad school. I'm not sure where I picked up the philosophy from, but every new city I go to, I try to find the Birdseye view and memorize the map of the city. I find it centers me and lets me appreciate the city from a different point of view.
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.
Read MoreThe Arc de Triomphe in Paris stands at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle or "Place de l'Étoile" and for most tourists is the anchor of the west end the famous shopping street, Champs-Élysées.
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