I am writing to you from our Nice Airbnb. It’s a quaint little apartment in Vieille Ville, the charming old town in Nice. I used to be a Francophile. But my trip to Paris a few years ago diminished the craziness over France. Paris wasn’t what I had dreamt of. Soon after the trip,…
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I had to buy a black Samsonite luggage for €185 at the Asian tourists’ filled La Vallee Village yesterday when my parents’ luggage that I brought to Europe literally broke on the road to Paris Disneyland. I came from a household with a cap of $20 bucks for a luggage purchase. All my previous…
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Even with the grey sky and drizzles from the rain, it was a beautiful afternoon on the Seine river. I guess that's Paris for you.…
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My Paris days here have been spent visiting museums, palaces (Palace of Versailles is my fave - the history buff in me practically squealed when we went through the rooms) and cafes and of course, the iconic Eiffel Tower.…
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I have been obsessed with the Palace of Versailles ever since my high-school history teacher, Mr Anthony, shared the story of Marie Antoinette and her famous “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” (Let them eat cake) remark. Though the account’s authenticity has been long debated, it has been burned into my memory. This is not…
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Shortly after, I met Amsterdam city. Oh my, I don’t have words to describe my feelings at that time. I was at the peak of happiness. The street was clean, with people on bicycles and yellowish leaves in the trees lining. I was greeted by Autumn. I didn't see as many big buildings as…
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I just got done with my first epic Europe trip itinerary. Since it's my first, I am considering some tour options, hence the prices.…
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