I’ve been back in the US for a few weeks now, moving quickly into my fast-paced, appointment-filled existence. I’m drinking a lot more beer than I used… Read more “A list: My Top Ten Moments on the Road”
Category: France
Italy and France: Foodie Edition
I recently uploaded a photo album to Facebook exclusively of food I’ve consumed this semester, mostly during travels. My host mother had one thing to say to… Read more “Italy and France: Foodie Edition”
An ode to France, Provence and Montpellier
This question frequently comes up: “What is your favorite city you’ve visited so far?” This question kills me. I immediately mentally scan the list of capitals I’ve… Read more “An ode to France, Provence and Montpellier”
Angoulême: surrounded by walls, cartoons and cartoon walls
People really paying attention to my blog and travel plans might have noticed a gap in between my farming experience and my time in Bordeaux. It’s true!… Read more “Angoulême: surrounded by walls, cartoons and cartoon walls”
Stranded
Bordeaux was supposed to be an easy, relaxed, three night detour. I didn’t even bother leaving the city, not wanting to put the burden on myself to… Read more “Stranded”
Bordeaux for gastronomes
I spent Friday night at a small birthday party full of European exchange students, mostly from Germany and all studying in Bordeaux. The girls were posh, blending… Read more “Bordeaux for gastronomes”
Lessons from the farm
After shoveling rabbit shit out of ten cages, my arms were throbbing. Rabbits are amazing creatures. They procreate like no other — mothers are sent on honeymoons… Read more “Lessons from the farm”
Farmville, in real life
The rabbits, chickens and pigs were all fed, and it was time to lock the barn up. I hollered to the dogs that had followed me in,… Read more “Farmville, in real life”
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”
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”
Janelle Bitker 