I had only ever been to Disney California just recently, and even then, I didn’t go into the actual park but rather the free area around it. Growing up, I liked some Disney and Pixar movies; however, I never considered myself a diehard Disney kid. I wasn’t sure what to expect in Disney Paris; however, …
While the south of France wasn’t originally on my bucket list, having the opportunity to go was an amazing experience. In the morning I took a nice train down with Avery and Naomi. The train ride was the longest I had taken in Paris, but it was an enjoyable experience. Upon arriving in Marseille, I …
The Moulin Rouge, Sacre-Coeur, and the bohemian fever dream all come together to make this hub for artistry and wild nights. The undesirable land became a haven for the insane and creative. I find as the phrase goes, “art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” Montmartre certainly has this. The Musée de Montmartre, …
When I heard we were going to this museum, the military history nerd side of myself was ecstatic. However, I didn’t realize just how impressive this museum would be, regarding the layout, timeline covered, and the geography of their collection. Starting the museum with medieval weaponry and armor was stunning to look at. The sheer …
On Sunday the 13th of July, Avery and I tried our luck at Silencio, 15 euro all night entry tickets. The David Lynch lover in e was excited to see what such a space would look like. I was worried about the whole thing. The internet was a poor place to judge something, long lines, …
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Since landing in Paris, I’ve noticed a strange infatuation with the director Quentin Tarantino. I’ve seen clothing with references to Tarantino films, and international friends have mentioned him as either a runner-up director or their favorite director. All of the streaming services here carry a ton of Tarantino movies. What makes Tarantino so popular here? …
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With Tuesday’s daybreak came the cool sensation of a breeze, a feeling that I had long taken for granted until I was met with the hottest days in Paris with no AC. Even better than the breeze, however, was the view of the sunset at the end of the cramped street I had just stepped …
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My flight to Charles De Gaulle was at 10:00 pm on Monday, June 30th. The flight, just the same as any other economy flight, was cramped and sterile with the addition of a flimsy blanket and a neck pillow. 7 hours and 40 minutes of disrupted sleep and a stiff neck. thoughts wandered my head, …
