Around the Globe

42 articles

Travel stories, cultural observations, and life on the road—from extended stays to unexpected detours.

Aéroport Nantes Atlantique, outside

France - Summer 2019

Weird and Funny Moments From the 10-Hour Transatlantic Trip Back to Canada

August 28, 2019

Titan Crane, Île de Nantes

France - Summer 2019

This Strange Summer

August 24, 2019

Allée Brancas, Nantes

France - Summer 2019

People of Nantes – 2019 Edition

August 23, 2019

Eating chouquettes, Jardin des Plantes, Nantes

France - Summer 2019

I’m so Happy, Mark’s French Language Pack is Finally Downloading!

August 21, 2019

Mark waiting at the bank while I'm trying to solve the card issue, Nantes

France - Summer 2019

(Failed) French Mission #2 – Using My New French Bank Account

August 20, 2019

In the shuttle boat, crossing the Loire River to Trentemoult

France - Summer 2019

Fascinating Apocalyptic Sky Over Nantes, the Loire River and Trentemoult

August 18, 2019

Just another Saturday night, Place de la Bourse, Nantes

France - Summer 2019

Typical French Night Out of Drinking and Fighting

August 17, 2019

Parvis des Nefs, Île de Nantes

France - Summer 2019

These Bittersweet End-of-Summer Chilly and Rainy Days in Nantes

August 16, 2019

"Le Nid", 32nd floor of the Tour de Bretagne”, 360° views of the Greater Nantes area

France - Summer 2019

The Tour de Bretagne’s “Bird Nest” and Observation Deck

August 13, 2019

Self-portrait, Château des Ducs, Nantes

France - Summer 2019

(Successful) French Mission #1 – Getting a SIM Card and Prepaid Plan

August 9, 2019