The main reason that we had decided on Giverny was to visit Claude Monet’s House and Gardens. Giverny is where the world-famous Impressionist painter Claude Monet decided to settle. Located in the rolling fields of the Normandy region of France, Giverny was the ideal setting for the artist, as it inspired his paintings. The town is only 1 hour away from Paris, making it the perfect day trip!

What began as a last-minute and costly purchase was the highlight of my trip to Rome!

I spent some time on the Spanish island of Menorca this summer and it was better than I could have imagined! While I was studying abroad...