My love for traveling abroad started at age twenty when I took off for Europe for a month with a friend. The entire trip was a shit show, and it was the most perfect shit show a twenty year old could want. My generation of Americans did not grow up traveling abroad like other countries and cultures, so I had …
The European Christmas markets have become a favorite pastime of mine, and I’ve gone for several years now. I cannot be kept away! When you are looking at what to pack for the European Christmas markets, it’s going to be a bit different than if you were packing for a trip to Europe that didn’t involve the markets. I’ve done …
Going to the Christmas markets in Germany has turned into a tradition (an annual Christmas market trip) that I absolutely love. Being an American, I decided that Thanksgiving is the most appropriate and perfect time to go. Most Americans are traveling domestically to meet up with families, so getting out of the country is actually a very pleasant process. The …
I’ve spent many days in Paris, and many types of days. Some days have been filled with activities and sightseeing and some have been simply strolling around, stopping in at cafes, sipping coffee or wine on a terrasse watching the people in Paris go by. Paris offers it all, and you can take it as slowly or as fast-paced as …
I’ll never forget my first trip to Paris as a wage-earning adult. It wasn’t my first visit there ever, but it was as an independent adult. The story is kind of amusing, as many of my travel stories are. I was dating a guy who I was in a spasmodic relationship with, and I told him that the only way …
Since Paris is my favorite city in the world, and what I refer to as my “Soul City,” it’s only appropriate that I write something for visitors so they get the most authentic version of Paris as a visitor. It’s easy to be the perpetual tourist there, as there are so many touristy things to do. However, in true Roaming …
Visiting Paris can feel overwhelming, especially on your first visit. On my first visit, I actually hated it. To be fair, I was 20 years old and a complete stereotypical American, so it would’ve been hard for me to like it. As I’ve matured, my travel culture has evolved, and I have re-evaluated my expectations. As a result, I’ve learned …
