Moving to Paris is a dream many people have, including myself. Maybe you fell in love with the café culture, the walkability of everything, how every street feels like a museum, its beautiful architecture, or the slower pace of life. After going there several times, I began to wonder if living there was actually plausible, and I realized that it …
There are some trips you meticulously plan for months, and then there are the ones that happen completely by accident. My first visit to Laurel, Mississippi, definitely fell into the second category. Living in New Orleans, I’m always looking for easy weekend escapes or day trips within driving distance. I love stumbling upon towns with pizzazz.: the kind where you …
After decades of traveling throughout Europe and spending copious amounts of time in Paris in particular, I’ve learned that packing for Paris is far more about practicality than fashion trends. Of course I like to look chic and put together when exploring the Latin Quarter or riding the metro like a pro, but being comfortable matters more than anything. A …
New Orleans is generally an easy city to get around in without a car. There are streetcars, pedicabs, buses, bikes, and then there are your legs that can carry you from one place to the next. With so many desirable sights to see, I highly recommend hoofing it through the neighborhoods, though some more than others. Even if you’ve walked …
Each year I go to the European Christmas markets. It’s become my Thanksgiving tradition for myself, as I love to spend that holiday traveling abroad rather than traveling domestically when it’s mayhem in the United States. Going to Europe during American Thanksgiving is rather inexpensive and easy since most people are interested in spending it with their families in the …
People from all over the world flock to the European Christmas markets. You hear many different languages spoken while you’re walking around with stars in your eyes, wondering how you waited so long to go. When I decided to sign up for the group tour headed to Europe for a Christmas market trip, I wondered what I was going to …
Winter in Europe is one of my favorite times of the year. I don’t live in a wintry climate, so each year I travel to a place that has a true winter, and it’s usually to Europe to experience the European Christmas markets. I’ve written a blog dedicated to what to wear to the markets, and I thought a boot-specific …
Growing up in New Orleans, I took for granted our very desirable and infamous foods that we cook and eat on a regular basis. It never occurred to me that other places had far different cuisines, tastes, and cultures around food. Here in New Orleans, we savor our meals. We gather together as friends or family often, eating the most …
When you’ve traveled by airplane enough times, you start to realize how important your choice of clothing is. It’s not because you need to be the most fashionable or best dressed, but because you want to be comfortable and feel put together. Between trips to Paris and the European Christmas markets I attend annually, I’ve tested plenty of airport outfits …
One of my favorite things about summer are my sandals. Whether I’m running around New Orleans or traveling to Europe, having a nice, cute, and comfortable pair of sandals is key for me. Over the years I’ve bought many brands that I’ve liked, loved, and will never buy again. I’ve put many miles on the ones I’m going to share …
