Danielleabroad

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• After Dark in the City of Lights

  

  For me, "going out" is a part of a healthy lifestyle. Why? How? It allows for pure, unadulterated friend time. And enjoying quality beer, wine, or cocktails. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Crêpes on a Rainy Day

  

  It's been chilly and rainy here in Paris. The kind of weather that encourages curling up with a pot of tea and studying the day away. Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• To: Danielle Abroad

  

  Last Friday, as I was sipping the best mojito in Paris, a friend and I were talking about keeping in touch. Most people aren't very good at it. Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Le Dimanche

  

  I'm not sure if you're aware or not... but Paris isn't a very convenient place on a Sunday. Very few stores are open and hardly any service providers are... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Dinner Parties in Paris

  

  I am meeting Marie for my first brunch in Paris later this morning. I don't think brunch is necessarily a French thing, but it's one of those few American... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Can't Believe It's Not Butter

  

  French butter is unlike any other; it's slightly salty, just sweet enough, and more farm fresh than you can imagine. Then there are the baguettes, chocolate... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• as Parisians Do

  

  I've never heard someone argue that Paris isn't a beautiful city, but I have heard, time and time again, how rude Parisians are. Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Sans Une Cuisine

  

  The kitchen in ma chambre de bonne = a mini-fridge, microwave, one hot plate, and one shelf. Yep, even the kitchen in my NYC apartment was more impressive. So,... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Les Devoirs

  

  I spent last night celebrating a new friend's birthday at Rosa Bonheur, a super cool Spanish-style bar in le parc des Buttes-Chaumont. And tonight, I have... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• More Than Macarons

  

  Graduate school has been sweet thus far, and not just because of the macarons at our last cocktail. Today marks the end of my first week! Dare I say it went... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• a Birthday in Fontainebleau

  

  As I mentioned on Monday, the second part of my weekend was spent in another suburb of Paris. We arrived early to visit the Fontainebleau market (where I stocke... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Home in Melun

  

  Melun is my absolute favorite suburb of Paris. Why? It's Marie's hometown. This past weekend, I took the train from the Gare de Lyon in Paris to spend the... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Sunset from the Seine

  

  Magnificent, isn't it? Friday was a good one. Oh, and the weekend that followed was even better.. but I'll share more at a later date. Studious sleep is... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Ma Chambre De Bonne

  

  Before tonight, I'd never lived alone. At 18 I moved out of my parents' house into a dorm which I shared with a girl who would become one of my best friends; th... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Lava at the Blue Lagoon

  

  Bon soir! I have so many lovely things to share: a new schedule, a new apartment, a new Parisian life with new graduate school friends. Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• the Grand Golden Circle

  

  The Golden Circle is one of the most popular tourist routes in South Iceland, featuring the Gullfoss waterfalls, the geothermally-active Haukadalur valley, and... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Roaming Around Rekyjavík

  

  Hello from Iceland! It's hard to believe I've only been here for two days; I feel like I've had the chance to do so much. I can't even explain to you how... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• (stereo)typical

  

  In addition to sending off my friends from Oklahoma, potlucking with friends I made through blogging (in honor of the blogging friend I crashed with in... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Miss You Already

  

  My sister is still in Spain (she gets back on Saturday), my brother left for Arizona (without saying goodbye, mind you), and my parents and I are not sure how t... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• on Getting Emotional

  

  Since my Bon Voyage party--during which I took up a semi-permanent residence on cloud nine--I've cried seven times. Four of the seven took place in the midst... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL