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I first encountered the sport Pétanque (also called Boules) when I was researching for my very first trip to France back in 2014. Upon arrival, I witnessed the cutthroat nature and unshakeable camaraderie of the players Michael and I saw in the parks of Paris and so were inspired to attend the largest tournament in …
Do you have a warm drink handy? Today I’m sharing a packing list for a recent trip to the BeNeLux region of Europe, and it grew quite lengthy by the end, so please feel free to make something and settle in to read (I won’t say no to a mug of mulled wine, so if …
Antwerp has been synonymous with fashion since the Antwerp Six exploded into the fashion world in the eighties, and the undeniably cool city is worth at least a day trip should you find yourself in Belgium. Granted, a day will only allow you to scratch the surface of the city’s designers and shops, but if …
I think we got off on the wrong foot with little Luxembourg. Our journey by train from Amsterdam was met with sudden route changes, extending our transit time to a full seven hours – which meant we were filled with a bit of regret before we even arrived. And though in many parts of Europe, …
Shopping no longer holds the key to my heart the way it once did – and as such it no longer holds a strong spot in my travel itinerary, either. However, there is something so fun about responding, “Oh this? I got it in Paris/New York/Amsterdam/wherever,” when someone asks you about your outfit. A recent …
Happy Fall! Michael and I are currently in the middle of our first travel in Europe during Autumn—we usually travel in the other shoulder season during May and early June. The weather is still brutally hot at home, but the slightly chillier temps here in Amsterdam have me longing for all things Fall. This season, …
Happy Saturday! I always feel like I have to “pay” for a long weekend, and this week was a doozy at work. Nevertheless, we made it! This weekend is all about finalizing everything for my trip to Europe with Michael next weekend. I’m beyond excited but I’m also feeling a little anxious, as this is …
You see it all too often. The grown adult at the airport awaiting their flight wearing pajamas and flip flops, causing you to momentarily wonder whether you’ve walked into a public place or someone’s living room. This scene is always jarring to me, particularly after returning from more fashionable destinations, where it may be considered …
Happy Saturday! As all of our office said yesterday as we were leaving work, we made it. The students returned to campus this week, and while I love the vibrancy of a college campus during the first few days of classes, I am beat! Michael and I plan on having a fairly quiet but productive …
Sharing everything I packed in my carry-on for a weekend in St. Louis, Missouri Well, Michael and I finally made it to St. Louis, Missouri, and we did so in celebration of our tenth dating anniversary at that. With just shy of thirty-six hours in the city we had no excuse but to pack lightly—which …