An Angel In Villefranche
Villefranche-sur-Mer is an absurdly picturesque village on the French Riviera. You might know of it if you’ve ever cruised on the Mediterranean. Other than that, there’s no reason the average […]
Category Archives: Europe
ME: *arrives in fifth most populous city in France* ME: “Nice.”
There are several reasons I came to France this summer. Three mainly. 1) To treat myself. I’m a big believer in treating myself; 2.) to do something special for my […]
An Afternoon With Edith
I literally could not get out of bed this morning. “Shit,” I muttered, “I’m dying.” I didn’t panic, but I really didn’t want to die. My hair was not looking […]
A Little Ancient Egypt
When I woke up, I was just not at all feeling like myself. It’s that jet lag monster, I thought, which annoyed me. I’ve never had jet lag in my […]
Things I Loved This Week #102
“Barefoot in Paris” Cookbook: I have a dark confession, reader. Ina Garten has reached the Martha Stewart level in my mind. This is a shocking and stunning development that I […]
2014, A Reflection: Part 3/4
JULY: [Just a warning, readers, July was probably one of the most important months of my life thus far, and so this post is going to be hella long. Carry […]
A Perfect Day In Paris
Paris is a unique city because nearly everybody has been there. Not physically, of course, but we’ve all been transported to the City of Lights in a film or a […]
ATHENS: Ευχαριστώ
Even though I barely slept last night, I somehow managed to get up with enough time to tidy the apartment, put a few items more into my bag, and shove the rest […]
PARIS: A Decision Is Made
I can’t recall when my interest in ancient Egypt began. It seems to be such a deep part of my psyche that I wouldn’t be surprised one whit if I had […]
PARIS: Ciao Jessica
Today was Jessica’s last day in Paris. I don’t know if I told you recently, but I only booked a one-way ticket to Europe. I wasn’t sure what my finances would […]
Benjamin Phillips 