The holidays already seem like a distant dream. I was frolicking across the French Riviera just a week ago, but it feels like an eternity. Perhaps the freezing Washington, DC air is to blame... At least I have fond and fresh memories to keep me afloat as I settle back into reality. This is the … Continue reading Discovering the French Riviera, Part One: Nice, France
It only takes a few days in Germany for the 'blogging bug' to bite. Shortly after arriving in Deutschland, I could already smell mulled wine and gingerbread floating about the brisk December air. I had no choice but to visit a Christmas market, or Weinachtsmarkt, to satisfy my cravings. The picturesque town of Rüdesheim, perfectly nestled among vineyards … Continue reading Rüdesheim’s Christmas Market
I remember when I suffered through a wannabe-goth phase in middle school. Needless to say, reminiscing on how desperate I was to purchase a black Nightmare Before Christmas hoodie to stomp ever-so-rebelliously through my El Paso, Texas, middle school's halls brings slight chills to my spine, as well as a few chuckles now and then. … Continue reading A (Gothic) Confession, with a Splash of Color
Time proves to be quite the surreal element - perhaps that's why Salvador Dalí seemed to comprehend its elusive nature so well. It melts, and melts, and melts until nothing appears to exist anymore. At one moment, you see an army of ants invading a pomegranate, and the next, you see a helpless horse also … Continue reading Dalí Exhibition at the Centre Georges Pompidou
Some people consider Paris the fashion capital of the world, others say it's New York...and others believe Milan deserves the title. When it comes to gourmet and casual food, however, Paris takes the cake (or macaron, in France's case). Although I only visited for four days, nearly each meal I devoured left me hungry for … Continue reading Feasting Parisian-Style, sans Caviar
Style Over Stress 