Bonjour! This week's carte postale shows the casino gardens in Monte-Carlo, Monaco! Located in the French Riviera, Monaco is the second smallest country after Vatican City. When I hear Monte-Carlo, I think of glamour, James Bond movies, the Grand Prix, and the American actress, Grace Kelly, who became Princess of Monaco in 1956 when she … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Wednesday Postcard: M’Hamid, Morocco
Bonjour! I got this week’s carte postale from an online shop. These sand dunes are in the Erg Chigaga desert, located about 30 miles/ 48 km from the oasis town of M'Hamid El Ghizlane, Morocco in North Africa, near the Algerian border. It's about an 8-hour drive from Marrakech. Visitors can take tours of the … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: M’Hamid, Morocco
Tous les Jours: French-Korean bakery in Dublin
I visited a Tous les Jours French-Korean bakery for the first time ever
Wednesday Postcard: Saint-Cloud, France
Bonjour! I got this week’s carte postale from an online shop. It's from Saint-Cloud, which is located in a suburb about 10 km/ 6.2 miles west of Paris: Fun Facts Parts of Sinéad O'Connor's video for "Nothing Compares 2 U" were filmed in Parc de Saint-Cloud Just south of Parc de Saint-Cloud, in Sèvres, the … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Saint-Cloud, France
Visiting Seattle: How to Get Around and See the Sights
Planning a trip to Seattle? Here are some tips on how to get around and see the sights
Visiting Seattle: Where to Eat
Starving in Seattle? I recommend you grab a bite at the following places for burgers, phở, and mac and cheese. They’ve got good eggs and pancakes, too...with warm maple syrup, everything for you
Visiting Seattle: Ferry to Bainbridge Island
Only 35 minutes away from Seattle by ferry, the island and city of Bainbridge Island is a charming place to visit. Take a leisurely stroll through the historic downtown area and check out these shops and restaurants along Winslow Way and Madrone Lane
Wednesday Postcard: Bainbridge Island, Washington
Bonjour! This week's carte postale is one I picked up during my recent trip to Seattle: The vessel shown on the postcard is named Tacoma. Read more about her here. The Washington State Ferries make over 20 round trips each day from Seattle (Colman Dock/Pier 52) to Bainbridge Island. For more information: Washington State Ferries … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Bainbridge Island, Washington
Visiting Seattle: Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
If you’re a fan of Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Prince, Pearl Jam, science fiction, horror, or fantasy films, video games, and music in general, MoPOP is a must-see when you’re in Seattle
Visiting Seattle: Original Starbucks
Did you know there are two originals in town? One is the first store that opened in 1971 and the other is the Starbucks Reserve Roastery that opened in 2014. I like one more than the other
Visiting Seattle: Glossier Pop-Up
I happened to be in town when the Glossier Pop-Up in Seattle opened, so I had to check it out
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Wednesday Postcard: Seattle, Washington
Bonjour from Seattle! This week's carte postale is from the Emerald City: The Seattle Great Wheel is 175 feet tall and was built in 2012 on Pier 57. Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à bientôt! For more information: The Seattle Great Wheel 🎡 [Updated: June 2019] If you enjoyed this postcard, you may be interested … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Seattle, Washington
How Jewel Made Me Think of Breakfast
I heard Jewel’s 1996 hit song, “You Were Meant For Me” recently and its food lyrics made me think of my favorite meal of the day. Here are some pictures of breakfast foods I love
Wednesday Postcard: Marrakech, Morocco
Bonjour! I got this week’s carte postale from an online shop. This is the main courtyard of Médersa Ben Youssef (Ben Youssef Madrasa), an Islamic college in Marrakech, Morocco. Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à bientôt! For more information: Visit Marrakech - official website
Yay, I Got My Glossier
My first Glossier order: Bubblewrap and Balm Dotcom Trio
Wednesday Postcard: Saratoga Springs, New York
Bonjour! This week’s carte postale is one I picked up during my brief visit to Saratoga Springs, New York: In 1998, I took a Greyhound bus from Washington, DC to Montréal, Québec, Canada, and on the way, we stopped at Spa City Diner in Saratoga Springs. I enjoyed an after-dinner snack of greasy fries! The … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Saratoga Springs, New York
You’re Not Too Old to Stay in a Youth Hostel
Need a place to stay in Paris? Washington, DC? Montréal? Consider staying in these three hostels
First Decathlon Superstore in United States Opens in Emeryville, California
I learned about Decathlon during my involvement with the Bastille Day SF 2018 event. I volunteered at the Kids’ Playground area, where the youngest guests got to play with Decathlon products, like Turnball, soccer balls, and badminton racquets. The giant sporting goods retailer, which opened its first store in 1976 in Lille, France, recently welcomed … Continue reading First Decathlon Superstore in United States Opens in Emeryville, California
You Need to Try These Black Raspberry Cocktail Recipes I Found
Hat tip to Carolyn of Hawkfeather Stories for inspiring this post! (I enjoy her blog and I'm sure you will, too. Check it out: Hawkfeather Stories) This week's Wednesday Postcard was from the commune of Chambord, France. It had not occurred to me that Chambord could be related to the black raspberry liqueur of the … Continue reading You Need to Try These Black Raspberry Cocktail Recipes I Found
