From outposts of the Knights Templar to engineering chefs d’œuvre, there is a lot to see in the southern French region of Occitanie. In this post, I share some of the things that stood out to me in the region. … More Explorations in Occitanie
I recently spent a month in southern France working on my French skills. In this second of two update posts, I go into detail about the classes I took and the progress that they helped me make. … More French Immersion Update 2: Studying
Montpelllier is a major city on the south coast of France, but it’s not on the Riviera. Nonetheless, it is a beautiful, historic, and liveable city. Read on to find out more about Montpellier! … More Montpellier – The Non-Riviera South of France
In this post, I spend a weekend in Rome and visit my Roman friend Marta. … More When in Rome
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a conversation in Albania that motivated me to sign up for an intensive French course in the south of France. In this post, I give the first of two updates on the progress I made during my month in France! … More French Immersion Update 1: Speaking
Finding a Catholic church to attend Mass while traveling can be a cultural experience and sometimes even an adventure. Here are a few of my favorite stories! … More Catholic Travel Adventures – A Collection of Photos
With only one day to spend, the idea of conquering Italy’s second-largest city is a big task. I decide to hit the highlights to get a feel for what distinguishes Milan. … More 24 Hours in Milan
The Stockholm region is naturally beautiful and historically rich. In this post, I take three day trips to explore significant sites spanning the city’s twelve-century history. … More Three Stockholm Day Trips
What is Midsummer, and how do the Swedes celebrate it? In this post, I explore the origins and traditions surrounding Midsummer and experience an authentic Swedish celebration of the holiday. … More Midsummer in the Swedish Countryside
Gotland, a Swedish island in the Baltic Sea, is a favorite summer vacation destination for mainland Swedes, but also a region with a long history of its own. In this post, I take a break from Stockholm to spend some time cycling on Gotland to discover its natural beauty and Medieval heritage. … More Finding Hawai’i in Sweden
