Tag Archive | "France"

International Relations


Almost all of my American friends I made while studying abroad were majoring in international relations. At Syracuse University, like most others, it is a broad field, incorporating law, organizations, security, diplomacy, political economy, and international communication in each geographic region of the world.
As a a magazine journalism and modern foreign language major, I was [...]

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2 Wheels and The French Riviera


It turns out that Monte Carlo is a ghost town at night and everything was closed at 8 pm.

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Where to Find Cheap Coffee in Paris


The best thing about hanging out in the Saint-Germain area is having a picnic on the Pont des Arts.

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Without Reservations: The Travel of an Independent Woman


Before embarking on my 340-day traveling adventure, I was beyond nervous. Not only do most students not study abroad for a complete year, but they definitely don’t do so alone. Most programs are large, it is nearly expected that you will know at least one or two people… the Chile program, on the other hand [...]

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Travel Video: Eurotrip Robot Fight


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Any time I want to relive my first backpacking trip to Europe (1998), I sit down and watch Eurotrip. It’s a silly, stereotype-driven take on what it’s like to ride the rails and get into trouble in such popular destinations as London, Amsterdam, and Rome.
If you’ve ever had your fill of street [...]

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My Actual Costs – Europe – Summer 1998


Thoughts on money for the budget-minded
When it comes to travel, there are two things you can count on: (1) you’ll always find a cheaper exchange rate after you’ve traded your money, and (2) you’ll always go over budget. I don’t mean to be negative, but these are the Murphy’s Laws of travel. Yes, there are more, but [...]

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Packing List For A Summer In Europe


I purposely bought a small backpack to help limit me in what I brought on the trip.

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The Grand Tour Of Arcachon Bay


 
On this day, Magali working a long shift at the bakery, Sebastien took me around the Bay of Arcachon. Biganos, the town where Magali’s mom lived, was at the southeast edge of the bay. First, we drove southwest to the Dune of Pilat, Europe’s biggest sand dune. Formed during [...]

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