Comic Book Town, France

Comic Book Town, France

Snails are slimy, sticky, and gross, yet the French are famous for loving their escargot. In one city, images of snails are even painted on the walls. Throughout Angoulême, France—a city that is more than 2,000 years old—approximately 30 wall paintings celebrate...
Euro Fans

Euro Fans

An octopus that predicts the future. Grass-scented toilet paper. When you attend the UEFA European Football Championship, you’re always surprised at the interesting behavior of soccer fans from around the world. In June 2012, fans from 16 countries in Europe will...
Gardens around the Globe

Gardens around the Globe

  With the earth as their canvas, gardeners use many varieties of plants during the springtime to create magnificent works of art. Even in extreme climates, gardens have been created to beautify the earth and inspire the imagination of all who have a chance to...
A Royal Treat in Chantilly

A Royal Treat in Chantilly

Every tourist visits Versailles while in France, but my friend and I—two crazy girls armed with backpacks and French dictionaries—were not “every tourist.” Wanting a more magical and authentic French adventure, we caught a train to a place a local recommended:...