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
"Entering the Garden of 21" How does the old television soap opera adage go, or more appropriately, sing? "Like the sands in the hourglass, so are the days of our lives?" Turning 21 last week provided me with a few unprecedented, majorly minor-restricted experiences, from entering 21+ exclusive bars and what not. The only sand … Continue reading Harry & David’s Pears and Sweets Galore
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
