I have been planning a trip to Iceland for over a decade now, it's actually going to happen! I have written it down as a goal for 2017 and there is no stopping. I was inspired years a go by one of my favorite instrumental bands "Sigur Ros" after viewing their documentary I felt a sense of connection. I felt a connection to nature and a longing for simplicity. I love how much of the Icelandic life is influenced by nature. From the language to music, food, culture, and even down to the basics of bathing. I appreciate this so much from people.
I hope you take sometime to view this video, and really see what I mean. I am planning on making the trip either in April or May, I typically like to go to destinations in off season--it makes it much more accommodating and price friendly! I have several people interested in wanting to come, but I thought I would open it up to others. I know there are plenty of friends out there who have a similar desire. Not seeking anything fancy, I like to typically immerse myself into a culture with little expectation of what is supposed to happen. I am not an agenda type of person, and often when I am put under pressure to do things by the hour or clock, I lose interest. I am hoping to find some people who are ready to explore and take in the experience for what it is. This may mean hostels, feeling uncomfortable with strangers who will turn into life long friends, and potential nights that turn into days because you love life too much to fall asleep. This may mean you may buy food from the local market and not dine in the touristy restaurants, this means you may learn a sentence or two of the mother tongue, this means that you may not get a picture with that statue that you were hoping for, this means you live life to the fullest in your own way. If you're up for the adventure I ask you to send me an e-mail to [email protected], please let me know more about you and where you have traveled! We can take it from there.
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Okay, so if you ever have the opportunity to spend sometime in Europe, I highly encourage Prague! I am so glad we decided to spontaneously take the trip. We only spent a few nights in Prague, but OH MY! It's a city filled with so much history and it is rich in culture! I swear I felt like I was in a Disney film being surrounded by all the castles and churches, and there is so much color. I love a place that feels enchanted. By far, Prague sticks out in my memory. It is really really a friendly place, and the people there are just so nice. I also loved Prague because it made me feel like I was rich...even though I definitely was not. I mean, like I had duck for lunch! We met some great people while we were in Prague, and they are still our friend 'til this day. I can honestly say we all had such a connection from the kick off of our first conversation. It is thanks to them that we were able to experience so much of the country's culture. I swear, I hate getting into the tourist traps, I always know I am missing out on something. Like for instance, if you're not a native or you didn't speak to a native...would you know what the heck Cat hats are? Probably not, and I'm not going to give it away! Go see for yourself. Have you been to Prague? And if you have what did you love about it? Enjoy this little recap and please share! Visit my YouTube channel by clicking the button below to stay up to date on my videos. Cheers! Renting a bike in Paris was one of the best ways to go about seeing the beautiful city! I highly encourage you to do the same. We shared so many great memories, and some silly moments just lounging and tumbling around on the terrace. It's hard to believe it's already been over a year. Paris makes for a nice backdrop ;) and there is plenty to see. Bikes are easy to get around with, and you don't have to deal with public transportation, which can be aggravating! I hope you enjoy this video. I'll be sharing more of these to come with different cities I have visited. Any unique suggestions for new destinations? Let me know your thoughts. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel to stay updated! I look forward to making more of these :) <3
You may think I'm biased, and I do have my reasons. Apart from living in France, I have to stay that this country as a whole has a lot to offer. I found France to be especially unique to do to how small the country is and how diverse of a landscape it has. France has everything from the tropics, to mountains, to the country side, to steep hills, oceans, and cliffs, and even the world's capital of fashion & gastronome. I highly advise you to travel into smaller villages to really get a great feel for the people and culture. I think that one of my favorite things to do was to get lost in the everyday life. I was living in the Rhone Alps and I'd hike up a mountain that I lived on each day. On my way down I'd pass the boulangerie, boucherie and small boutiques, people would greet me with a smile and life felt so natural. Everyday felt as if I were in an enchanted film, I know that people have their stereotype of the French, but I think it's only because they assume that all French are like the Parisians...and a Parisian can be compared to a New Yorker, and that's all I have to say about that.
A few of my favorite cities include:
I have so much more to explore, I have only begun to discover France, really. Do you have any highly recommended places for me to visit in France? Sometimes I am forgetful, and I am sure there are so many things I can't exactly remember or put into words right now, but I am always looking for new destinations, and I regard word of mouth recommendations highly! Please comment below if you have any suggestions or questions. |
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