When we think of France we like to think about the iconic figures: The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or the Beaches of Nice. I experienced France…well Paris…for the first time at the mere age of 12. It was full of tacky t-shirts and Disneyland Paris. When I decided my return this past spring, the authentic side of…
Category: Europe
How to Eat/Stay Healthy in Europe
Yes, this title sounds ridiculous and almost impossible as a backpacker. Don’t get me wrong, but you get to that point in your travels where you really miss the taste of spinach or a fresh carrot. Spending two months in the three food capitals of Europe (Italy, Switzerland, and France), you get to know your…
Paris: Then and Now
At the mere age of 12 (little Charlotte!), I got my first taste of the “city of love.” Being so young, I did all the touristy things; the Louvre, Museé d’Orsay, climbed Eiffel Tower, Disneyland Paris etc. Eons later, now in my 20’s, it’s safe to say this experience was a whole lot different. I…
I Am Living in a Woody Allan Movie
If you’re ever in the Parisian neighbourhood, do me the favour and visit my favourite district: Montmartre.
Visiting Schilthorn: The name’s Bond…Charlotte Bond…
When you look at a map of Switzerland, the Swiss Alps sit nicely along the south end of the Country. So far during my time in Switzerland, I have spent majority of it around the northern section — near the Basel area. This morning we branched off and headed south! To Interlaken it was — with a quick stop to…
Day Trips from Bologna you should do!
When I first started researching Bologna, I had come across multiple websites/blogs that told me to venture out and take as many day trips as possible. I knew looking on the map and seeing how close these great towns were; a day trip couldn’t hurt!
Florence: Off the Beaten Path
This is not the first time I’ve visited Florence. I actually spent a day here a few weeks ago with my Top Deck tour group. Before I left home, I knew I wouldn’t be able to see everything Florence had to offer in one day. This was one of the reasons why I decided to…
Hiking in Abruzzi National Park
Abruzzi National Park is located 2 hours from Rome and 2 hours from Naples that sits in central Italy.
Flour, anyone?
The other day, I had the amazing experience to see how truly organic flour is produced in Sora.
I left Rome for the Countryside…
As of this moment, I’m writing this blog, situated in the kitchen of the guesthouse I’m staying at. A rustic pizza oven’s to my right, a banged up playable guitar’s to my left and a beautiful dog at my side. Here, the door always stays open until dark as fresh air constantly blows in along…
Charlotte Heffelfinger 