Stories and photographs of places I’ve been because I love to travel.
Until I moved to Texas, I didn't understand that Dallas and Fort Worth were two different cities. Then, I started visiting my cousin who lives in Fort Worth. It's taken me about two years to actually distinguish between the two. I'm glad I finally understand it, though, because Fort Worth is actually a pretty cool … Continue reading Wandering close to home.
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Studied French for 9 years. Finally get to Paris and everyone just wants to speak English.
Sometimes, inspiration is far from home.
I studied French for 9 years, from middle school through college. I'd considered studying abroad but I was too scared and I let the additional prices and fees be my excuse for staying stateside. By my senior year of college, I'd pretty much accepted that it wasn't likely I'd ever go abroad. Then, my mom … Continue reading It’s kind of an interesting story…
French food is...exquisite. I'd like to state as a disclaimer, I started eating meat a few days before leaving for my trip, but do intend to revert back to the vegetarian lifestyle slowly over the next week or so. I learned a few things that I didn't now about French food: They really like … Continue reading Croque Paysan
I've waited 9 years to visit France. I started taking French classes when I was in eighth grade because I was a ballerina. By chance, I've continued classes through college and made it my minor...but I'd never visited. I had always wanted to study abroad but it was far too expensive, in more ways than … Continue reading Parisian Adventures
Yesterday, I went to the Texas State History Museum. As someone who assumed that Texas was a vast desert with tumbleweeds and cowboys, it was a very educational experience for me. I wish I were kidding. That really was my perception of Texas....I'm embarrassed to admit. But it's all good, now I know all about … Continue reading Getting Texas Cultured
Today, I went exploring Downtown Austin. I didn't really have an agenda: I've learned that I tend to have a better time when I'm being spontaneous. So, I decided on a starting point (the State Capitol) and went on from there. I ended up having lunch at this awesome saloon near the Capitol and then … Continue reading Exploring
I'm officially declaring 2014 my year of travel. Typically, I go on one vacation every year, and I realize that makes me pretty lucky. I've been to some pretty cool places with my family but this year is epic as far as travel goes. At least for me. I've already been to Colorado and … Continue reading Welcome to Texas, Y’all
Marie R. Carlson 