Arc de Triomphe
After a short visit to the Louvre Museum, I made my way over to the Arc de Triomphe. Meaning the “Triumphal Arch” in English, the monument honors those who fought and died for France in the French...
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I am so excited to share pictures from my wanderings in the Montmartre district of Paris! It was one of my favorite moments from Paris. The corner cafes, fresh fruit stands, little art shops, and rows...
View ArticleChâteau de Versailles
I’m just gonna say that after visiting Château de Versailles (Palace of Versailles), every castle/palace I saw in Europe thereafter paled in comparison. The place was grand, opulent, extravagant,...
View ArticleGardens of Versailles
As much as I liked the chateau, I loved the gardens of Versailles. This French garden was nothing like I’ve ever seen; all the plants were perfectly manicured, marble statues were tastefully displayed...
View ArticleA Traditional French Bistro Dinner
When I was in France, I sucked at ordering food. I couldn’t read the menu and I didn’t know what was “good” around there. Meals were an utter failure (once I tried to order pie but got a pineapple...
View ArticleSnapshots: Paris
So this post concludes my Paris series! And to think, this was only the second city on my 30-day tour. At this rate, I might be blogging about this trip for the rest of the year (try not to feel too...
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