When people first began asking me what I was doing over the summer and I told them I would be staying in Paris for a month, those who had been before were not so hesitant to tell me their opinion of the city. There’s trash […]
Tourism in Paris (not a roast just an observation) Read More »
(Sorry Smith) So this is a topic I have been thinking about a lot lately over the past week. As we work our way through the history of Paris and the ways that it changed and grew over time, one thing has become abundantly clear- the preserved historic structures of Paris are predominantly structures celebrating … Continue reading eat the rich (but in philosophical terms) →
eat the rich (but in philosophical terms) Read More »
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smith bloviating about o’tacos Read More »
Closing up on the second week of my trip, I’ve decided to give some thoughts on the city as a whole. Overall, it might be my favorite metropolitan area, though not without it’s faults. The more accustomed I become with the layout of Paris, the more it’s charms are presented to me. I find the […]
I am currently two weeks into teaching HISP 470: preservation abroad in Paris. My students have been writing wonderful posts about their experiences, focusing on topics like the rehab of Notre Dame, the variety of churches in the city, dealing with tra…
Mexican Food in France: does it exist? Read More »
When traveling to France, I was not expecting to experience much of a culture shock. I knew that it would be different than the U.S., but I was not prepared for what I encountered the moment I stepped off that plane. After almost ten hours of traveling, I got off the plane tired, stressed, and … Continue reading Français What? – Breaking Through the Language Barrier →
Français What? – Breaking Through the Language Barrier Read More »
Imagine your dream travel destination. What do you see? It probably looks exactly like that one Instagram post or travel picture where the shot and lighting are perfect and there’s not another soul in sight. The locals are all super friendly and excited to have you in their country. You’re able to experience each sight … Continue reading Thoughts on Overtourism →
Thoughts on Overtourism Read More »
Amy and I saw Spider-Man: Far from Home this week. It was a wild ride. The train was super delayed, so we ran as fast as our burned out bodies and sore knees could take us, which was probably more like a brisk walking speed now that I look back […]
Jessica: Far from Home Read More »
Since my post from Monday was only about Mass on Sunday, this post covers Saturday, July 6th to Tuesday July 9th, just excluding the Mass! In the last past, I know I said that I would just update the post with Versailles pictures, if applicable, but it looks like the posts in http://hisp470.umwblogs.org don’t update […]
More Chocolate, Less Cheese Read More »
Let’s talk crepes. I’m not Gordon Ramsey, but a good crepe is one of my favorite things in the world. My obsession began young as my Baba would make the Russian version of them known as blinchiki. I would usually put fruit syrup, jam, or sour cream in them when I was blessed with the […]
