When I started to consider a gap year after getting into college, I realized that there are only benefits. Detours on the path of life are often our greatest moments, and they can even help us regain focus in whatever we decide to do next. Here’s why I took a gap year, and why you should consider one too:
Category: Travel
A Month in a Fijian Village
During my gap year, I wanted to try something that would push me outside of my comfort zone, and so I signed up for a one month program in a remote Fijian Village. Keep reading to hear about my experience.
A Month in Fiji: Video
Check out this video of the highlights from the month I spent in a Fijian village with Think Pacific! Stay tuned for a full post about my experience in Fiji!
Best Paris Restaurants
Your ultimate guide for the best Paris restaurants! Crêpes to falafel, brunch to fine dining
Weekend in Positano: Photo Series
Last November, I got to visit the gorgeous Positano, Italy, located on the Amalfi Coast. This angelic destination was a perfect weekend getaway from Paris. Here are my photos and a brief itinerary:
5 Paris Museums You Cannot Miss
There are over 100 museums in Paris (130 to be exact), but here are the 5 that you absolutely cannot miss while there
A Weekend in Marseille
Being in Paris longterm, I was looking to spend my weekends exploring other parts of France. I have spent some time in Cannes, hence my initial attraction to France’s southern coast, but was looking for something new. That’s when I came across Marseille! Just a 3 1/2 hour train ride from Paris, Marseille is a…
Tea, Art, and Theater: A Day in New York
One summer Wednesday, I went to New York with my mother and grandmother. First, we went to the Glossier Pop-Up in Soho. The store is very cool, even if you don’t like makeup, and their products are actually great and easy to use! If you are in the neighborhood, you should definitely stop by. Next,…
Hotel Casa San Agustin: Cartagena
This spring, my parents and I went to Cartagena, Colombia, for 5 days. We stayed at the hotel Casa San Agustin in the Suite del Virrey. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by friendly receptionists offering virgin mojitos. After having a difficult flight there, we were immediately relaxed. The hotel itself is great. Our hotel room…
The Goring: London
THE GORING: 5 STARS – Belgravia, London In March almost 3 years ago, I visited London with my mother, and we stayed at The Goring. The hotel had an elegant atmosphere, a must for London, without feeling stuffy. The concierge was incredibly friendly, and no detail was left unattended. They even helped us get tickets to London’s most…
The Conservatorium: Amsterdam
THE CONSERVATORIUM: 5 STARS – Museumplein, Amsterdam I stayed at this hotel with my mother in March, and it was absolutely perfect for what we were looking for: a fun and chic hotel in the city. The architecture of the hotel was very neat – it was a conservatory before becoming a hotel. The rooms were very…
The Whitney: Andy Warhol–– From A to B and Back Again
This post was originally published in French on December 22, 2018, and has since been translated to English. While the exhibition is no longer in New York, you may find it in other cities in the US! Last month, I went to The Whitney to see the new exhibition “Andy Warhol一 From A to B…
Salut Madeleine 