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    A list: My Top Ten Moments on the Road

    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”

    June 14, 2012August 2, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    May 8, 2012December 23, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    April 25, 2012December 23, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    January 24, 2012December 23, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    January 23, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    January 22, 2012December 23, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    January 16, 2012June 24, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    January 11, 2012December 23, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    November 30, 2011June 24, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    November 17, 2011June 24, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

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