Month: April 2018

Europe, France, Paris, Travel Tips

DO AS THE FRENCH DO: A PARISIAN BUCKET LIST

by Rachel En Route April 30, 2018 No Comments

What’s black and white and red all over? Me, in Paris. Everyone that has been to Paris, carries with them a story. Mine includes love, heartbreak, and so many croissants. Paris has been described as romantic, fashionable, artistic, dreamy, glamorous… the list could go on. If I had to use one word to describe Paris it would be: magical.

I did not necessarily discover the magic my first go around in Paris. However, upon returning to the city of love, the magic of the city captured me against my will. I left Paris a new woman. I believe if you allow Paris to consume you, you too may return home a modified version of yourself. Keep reading for my list of highlights in Paris. Continue Reading

2018, Lifestyle, Notable Normalcies, South Korea

NOTABLE NORMALCIES // 4.27.18

by Rachel En Route April 27, 2018 No Comments

Well folks, my normal has become somewhat abnormal, and yet… we’re going with it. My life in South Korea has reached a point where I feel pretty comfortable navigating my daily surroundings. I moved to Korea over two months ago. Some days it feels like I’ve lived here for two years, and some days I feel like time is slipping through my fingers like {unfiltered Korean} water. Continue Reading

2018, Asia, Lifestyle, South Korea, YouTube

SOUTH KOREA: VLOG 5

by Rachel En Route April 23, 2018 No Comments

Follow me as I attend the Daegu Art Museum and the Daegaya Festival where I master the art of eating, picking, and wearing strawberries. I also celebrate {from afar} the engagement of my best friend of 22 years.

Apologies for the lack of vlog last week. If you follow me on Instagram you will know the story behind it. Regardless, regular vlogs are scheduled to continue in the upcoming weeks! Including my first road trip in South Korea.

Europe, France, Paris, Photo Diary

PALACE OF VERSAILLES: A PHOTO DIARY

by Rachel En Route April 22, 2018 4 Comments

The Palace of Versailles is one of the most photogenic landmarks in France. You may recognize the infamous Hall of Mirrors and the Orangery from social media, magazines, blogs, etc. Before stepping foot on the estate, I was determined to capture the perfect shot of those trademark images. That being said, nearly every inch of the Palace of Versailles and it’s estate, is photo-worthy. In fact, some of my favorite photos from the property were not your standard shots. Continue Reading

Europe, France, Paris, Travel Tips

A GARGOYLES VIEW: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING NOTRE DAME

by Rachel En Route April 17, 2018 No Comments

“Paris, the city of lovers is glowing this evening, true that’s because it’s on fire but still there’s l’amour” — The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Fun fact you may not know about me: I constantly listen to Disney movie soundtracks when drafting blog posts {and in life in general}. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that during my first trip to Paris, I made it my mission to get a peek at what it was those Gargoyles were constantly singing about in the Hunchback of Notre Dame.  Continue Reading

2018, Asia, South Korea, YouTube

SOUTH KOREA: VLOG 4

by Rachel En Route April 10, 2018 No Comments

Last week I turned 27 in my 27th country! Follow me around as I attend the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival, take a cable car up Mt. Aspan, and celebrate with friends from all over the country.

THANK YOU to everyone who put in the effort to make sure my birthday was unforgettable! And cheers to entering my late twenties feelings the most alive I’ve ever been.