Tag: europe

  • A relaxing day in Lausanne, Switzerland

    A morning walk along the Lake Geneva waterfront with a warm cup of coffee is a must. The cozy caffeine paired with the crisp air, glass-like water, and snowy mountaintop views is simply meditative. I’ve never felt more calm on tour. Bold Coffee is a great selection. The specialty coffee shop is around a 12…

  • Palais Garnier – Paris, France

    I’d erased the Palais Garnier from my Paris wishlist. The historic opera house ended up being my favorite site I saw in the city. The Palais Garnier is a masterpiece of 19th century French architecture. Every inch of the opulent structure is a feast for the eyes. Like being in the center of a decadent…

  • Abu Dhabi, UAE

    The oppressive heat in the mall parking garage made enduring the speech from our tour guide a matter of survival. The garage was sucking all the water from my body like a leech. He was ensuring we understood how women were expected to act in a mosque. My hydration wasn’t helped by the fact that…