In the province of Bordeaux, about an hour bus ride outside of Bordeaux proper, is the quaint, provincial appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) of Saint-Émilion. Upon disembarking the bus here, your eyes will be delighted with the sight of hundreds upon hundreds of acres of vineyards, dozens of wine châteaux, and the gorgeous town of Saint-Émilion, the crown jewel of the area straight out of a fairytale.
Tag: France
Depression is a Four-Letter Word
I recently moved to France in what has easily become the greatest, most frustrating, and often maddening move of my life. There are days when I feel…… Read more “Depression is a Four-Letter Word”
Dreaming new dreams
Summer. The sun gets a little brighter, the air turns warmer, the world gets greener, life takes on that indescribable childish joy that comes with endless days…… Read more “Dreaming new dreams”
(Study) Abroad – Where the (Study) Feels Impossible
My first couple of weeks in France, I was very focused on what I had to do, what classes I was going to take, etc.. I was…… Read more “(Study) Abroad – Where the (Study) Feels Impossible”
15 Mistakes to Avoid when Studying Abroad
The process involved in finally getting to your country of choice is, in a word, exhausting. The bureaucracy of it is absolutely mind-boggling, maddening, and utterly frustrating.…… Read more “15 Mistakes to Avoid when Studying Abroad”
wanderlust /ˈwɒndəlʌst/ – noun
My life has been characterized, essentially, by the omnipresence of a powerful wanderlust. Like most little girls, I would watch those Disney movies of princesses, knights, castles,…… Read more “wanderlust /ˈwɒndəlʌst/ – noun”
Life of Busy Nothings 