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Winter 2015

Travel (Outside of Canada)

Woman having a french breakfast at the cafe

Many people searching inspiration in love, art, music. Have you ever though you may catch inspiration in unexpected place. I always found it in travels. My recent vacation was to Paris. In that city I found everything I love. First, its gorgeous architecture. Each building has a unique French style with a forged balcony. Every place is full of history and sophisticated royal charm. Next, I want to admit there are a lot of amazing places behind Paris. If you drive couple of hours south from Paris, you will reach North Atlantic Ocean with cozy towns and villages along lakeshore. I’ve been to Etretat. It is town famous of white bluffs, mesmerizing sunsets, and mussels. Last, I want to tell you about food. Perfect morning in Paris starts with a nice cup of coffee and croissant. There are plenty of bakeries with freshly made baguettes, macaroons, and pies. Variety of restaurants serving traditional onion soup with toasts, foie gras - famous duck liver, fondue - local cheese melted with white wine and herbs. You can finish your day at the patio with gorgeous city view and light French music at the background. To sum up, France gives me aesthetic, gastronomy, and visual inspiration. This is the city for me I want to be back again.