Vive la France … Vive les Grèves !
I admit, I was a little worried last week when I heard there would be a nationwide strike in France today. And in spite of having experienced French strikes in…
Posts about experiences that are noteworthy, whether because they seem surreal, crazy, cool, unique, interesting, whatever. (Along with the theme of the title – “living in a dream of craziness”)
L’Auberge Espagnole
If you’ve ever seen the movie, “L’Auberge Espagnole” then you’ll perhaps understand a little of how my life is right now… I’m currently living in France as part of a…
The Journey
Well, I am now fully moved in to my apartment in Saint Etienne, France. I cannot believe it has only been 6 days – I’ve already done so much. But…
Benvinguts a Barcelona
Barcelona was the first city on this trip where I was truly alone. Other people worry so much about me traveling alone, but I usually figure I'll meet people in…
Willkommen im Wien
Four the last four days I’ve had unique and fun experiences… in Vienna, Austria. This was my first time in a German speaking nation and my first time in a…
Dans un Atelier d’Artiste
On the last day in Dijon, we were supposed to have a lecture about French institutions. That sounded fun… But, we did not end up having that lecture due to…
Aux Vignobles de Bourgogne
One thing this area of France (Dijon, Bourgogne), and really much of France, is known for is wine. With 60 km of vineyards spanning a few hundred feet across, from…
À 7 rue Hernoux, 21000 Dijon
On Friday we were fortunate enough to meet a French film producer, Anne Bramard-Blagny of ABB Reportages, who is based here in Dijon. Bramard-Blagny has made around 150 documentaries and…
From a seat at the Conseil Général de Bourgogne
In my time, I have seen quite a few governmental buildings, whether due to traveling or conferences or applying for a visa. I have also been inside of a few…
A Life Dedicated through Photography
Today I met Marianne Caron, the widow of famous French photographer Gilles Caron. Gilles was not a professionally trained photographer when he started, but he learned with a professional and…