California Hygge

What is Hygge? “hygge,” Danish for “a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.” It derives from the 16th-century Norwegian word hugga related to the English word “hug.” Official Hygge video MUST WATCH   It has been raining a LOT in California, making it the perfect time to practice the art…

The Louvre, Paris, FRANCE

If you’re visiting Paris, I’m sure you’re planning a trip to the Musée du Louvre. In my opinion, spend at least one day here. If you’re really on a tight schedule, give it 3-4 hours. The busiest days to visit are during tourist season (June-September), the quieter times are December & January. Visiting after 3pm is will give you a shorter…

Albi, Midi-Pyrénées, FRANCE

Our trip to Albi was during a Sunday afternoon in January. Albi has a vibrant red palette, due to the brick used to construct the entirety of the historic city center. Albi has conserved its rich architectural heritage, which encapsulates each brilliant period of its history- dating back to the Roman conquest of Gaul (51 BC). Winding through the city’s small…