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Danielle Abroad
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A NOURISHING GLIMPSE AT MY JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE AND AROUND THE WORLD
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Bad Day Remedies
Who said "a bad day in Paris is better than a good day anywhere else”? After a bleak morning for reasons beyond the ever-gray sky, having half your lunch--an... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Listing & La Grande-place
At the chocolate tasting, I had the opportunity to ask a Bruxelles local what to do in his Belgian hometown. His advice: go to the Grand Place, stand in the... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
How to Belong
Adaptability. You may have heard that's it's the #1 life skill you learn and practice while studying abroad and/or working in an international environment. It... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
the Beauty of Brussels
"Parlez-vous français ? Or English? I'm sorry... we just passed each other in the galerie and I had to tell you... you're beautiful. Read more
Posted on 17 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
How to Handle a Chocolate Tasting
Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? "How to handle a chocolate tasting." You enjoy it the heck out of it, that's how! Last weekend, before leaving for Brussels (a... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Charmed by Ixelles
Early on Sunday morning, Lara and I hopped on a Compèigne-bound train to meet her French aunt and uncle. After brief meet and greets, we drove to their home in... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Forget Me Not
I so appreciate everything about this chapter of my life, even the frustrating and challenging bits, and yet... it saddens me to think of how much of it I... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
the Rainbow Nation
As you're reading this, I'm either driving through the French countryside, quenching my thirst with a Belgian beer, or snacking on frites with mayonnaise. This... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Soon-to-be on Holiday
It's been a... big week. PageYourself saw huge changes and I spearheaded the prep and celebratory efforts en anglais. Exciting, huh? Stressful, too. I've been... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Holybelly Café
In times of hardship, it's important to remind ourselves that the pain and struggle is only temporary. Each coming day will not seem so dark nor so cold. The... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Keeping the Faith
Lately, I've been making Sunday mornings special with a pâtisserie. I pick it up the day before so I can enjoy my pain aux raisins or chausson au pomme or pain... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
the Montmartre Harvest
On this chilly November 1st morn, I'm curled up in bed, thankful All Saint's Day is a French national holiday. But because of the 3-day weekend, I also have no... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Les Assiettes Du Septime
"Eating your feelings" or "drinking the pain away" are hardly sound solutions. But sometimes, when you've had an extra tough day, having dinner reservations wit... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Start with Why
More than a few weekends ago, I received an email from a reader: "I want to say thank you for being such an inspiration and role model not to just young women... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Kinfolk Qs & Snail Mail
Good morning and happy weekend. I am in the brightest of moods after such a lovely Kinfolk gathering. And I'd love to share my experience with you here! But, I... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Recipes for Cherished Memories
Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, is about a month away. And once again I won’t be in the U.S. to celebrate. I expect to miss my family especially so that day. Read more
Posted on 24 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Around the World in 5.5 Years
C'est my blog’s half-birthday! Yep. Five years, six months, and one day ago, I posted on www.daniellestudiesabroad.blogspot.com for the very first time. Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Femininity à La Maison
Merci, madame. These words used to make me uncomfortable. Could I no longer be considered a mademoiselle? Had I become the only “ma’am” to be suspiciously carde... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Les Histoires De Cœur
One week ago, early on Saturday morning, I woke up to an email from a best friend. Subject: :). I knew exactly what it was about before opening. I called... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Ten Thousand Hours
I've mastered very few skills in my life thus far. The "problem": my lovely parents gave me the opportunity to try lots of things, and so, I did... everything. ... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL