What Are They Wearing on the Côte d’Azur?
I always come across articles on “How Not to Dress Like a Tourist.” But the idea of not looking like a tourist is kind of laughable.
An International Story of Trespassing, a Spiky Fence, and a Shaky Escape
"Help me. Help me." I saw a young Asian man yelling and waving his arms. The man sounded desperate.
My Secret: I Visit Europe Because of the Bread
If you’ve ever romanticized the idea of walking to the local market every day, you’re right, there are benefits…and some downsides.
Being an Airhead is Risky When You’re Traveling: You Need a Village
Even in this large French city, I'm beginning to feel like this is my neighborhood and I am getting to know the shopkeepers .
The French Don’t Talk to Strangers, They Say
The man at the next table wanted to know where I was from. He said he only asked because I had coffee with lunch, unusual in France.
5 Minutes After Arrival: The Friendly French Speaker
I’d been hitting DuoLingo pretty hard. Still, I hesitated because it was the middle of the night.
People Say I’m Brave to Be Traveling Alone
People who call me "brave" don’t understand how I can travel solo and not be unbearably lonely.
And So It Begins: Another Retiree Hits the Road
I wanted to retire in 2020. That was a terrible idea.