If you had told me a year ago that kittens are vulnerable in shelters, I would've looked at you in disbelief. Kittens?? Aren't those the first to be adopted? Everyone loves kittens! The truth is, the tiniest kittens under 2 pounds are not adoptable yet and require round the clock care. In some ...
Day trip to Avignon
When you think of Provence, the first thing someone probably thinks about is the lavender fields. However, the only time to visit the lavender fields while they're in bloom is during the summer. As luck would have it, we would be in France during this prime season, so when my cousin asked if my ...
What I learned On Day 2 of My Paris Trip
"There are only two places in the world where we can live happy: at home and in Paris." - Ernest Hemingway It seems every time I go to Paris, I learn something new about traveling in the city of light. When I first visited in 2010, Paris scared me. Although I was with a group of grad students, it ...
Paris Travel Diary Part 1: A Perfect First Day
Have you ever traveled to a city that you just know you will have to go back to? For me, that city is Paris. I feel blessed to have been able to visit three times now (2010, 2011, and 2017). There never seems to be enough time to see everything on my growing list and every time I'm there, I find ...
Three Full Days in Split
Split...yes, it's a verb, and also a noun...but did you know it's also a city in Croatia?? If you're looking for the perfect vacation spot that has a mix of historic architecture and crystal clear waters, then Split would be the destination for you. Since Split is located near popular Croatian ...