Copenhagen is an oddball weekend destination for Americans studying in Brussels. Even the other European students I’ve met, with the exception of those from Scandinavia, have admittedly… Read more “Finding Utopia. Denmark.”
Author: Janelle Bitker
Janelle Bitker is a journalist based in Oakland, California.
Ten Columns. One Post.
Since September, I’ve been writing weekly columns for The California Aggie, the student newspaper of my alma mater, UC Davis. Every Thursday for 10 weeks, I dove… Read more “Ten Columns. One Post.”
Christmas Market Time
Christmas is upon us, and I don’t think I’ve ever felt so much holiday cheer in my life. My family doesn’t celebrate Christmas extravagantly. We spend it… Read more “Christmas Market Time”
Thanks, from Belgium
Being away from your family, your friends and your familiar home is tough during the holidays. Some of the Americans at my school were noticeably depressed today,… Read more “Thanks, from Belgium”
Amsterdam, low-key
Amsterdam might be the most talked about city amongst Americans in Brussels. One reason is because it’s an easy voyage, so easy that everyone gets around to… Read more “Amsterdam, low-key”
A taste of Paris, Barcelona, Madrid
You couldn’t possibly have thought that I’d write about trips to Paris, Barcelona and Madrid and forget about the food. No, no. The food is getting its… Read more “A taste of Paris, Barcelona, Madrid”
Proof that Belgium is not boring
I’ve been more or less in bed for the past three days, recovering from a fever that probably came about from having too much fun. The general… Read more “Proof that Belgium is not boring”
Barcelona. Madrid. Mayhem.
I never really wanted to go to Spain. It’s not that I had anything against Spain; it just wasn’t on my short list of must-see places. If… Read more “Barcelona. Madrid. Mayhem.”
What can I say about Paris?
This is Versailles. They tell you that Versailles is completely lavish, over-the-top and stunningly gorgeous, and it is. But they don’t tell you that the vast grounds… Read more “What can I say about Paris?”
FALL BREAK
It’s starting. Tomorrow, I’ll be in Paris! A few days later, Barcelona! A couple days after that, Madrid! I booked my flights nearly two months ago, and… Read more “FALL BREAK”
Janelle Bitker 