Sometimes you have to cross the world to learn more about your own countrymen.
Tag: travel
I WISH I could travel, but…
Travel is easier than you might think…
Three Hops Above Grenoble: La Bastille, Mont Jalla, and Mont Rachais
The three-viewpoint ascent of La Bastille (big hill), Mont Jalla (about 600 m), and Mont Rachais (about 1000 m) is one pretty-much continuous climb suited to shorter, colder day
Day Trip: Chambery
Highlights from a day in Chambery, France.
Sunday at the Saône Markets
On a clear blue-and-yellow morning, there are few things more satisfying than a stroll through the art, book, and food markets along the Saône in Lyon.
Bachelor, Le Gentleman Célibataire
Caught this on French TV last night. Looks like they didn’t have to do too much to repackage this masterpiece overseas…
The 6 Worst Hostel Roomies
Hostels are great places to meet people. They’re also great places to meet a$$holes.
Secret Passageways
Hundreds of covered alleyways called traboules burrow through Lyon’s older neighborhoods and harbor relics from across the centuries.
RIVER MONSTER!!!
Ever wonder what lives in the Saône? Holy f#$k, THIS does. Honestly, I was kind of rooting for the sea monster. It put up a valiant fight.
Pick Your Poison: Bus Seat Edition
Bus rides are terrible. Minimize the torture with this seat choice guide.
Transient Local 