If you have 36 hours to spare, here are my recommendations of what to do when you visit Malta. Bookmark this post and have a great trip!

There are so many amazing places to visit around the world that it can be tough to choose just a few destinations to recommend as "ultimate" travel destinations, especially since everyone has different interests and preferences.

LA VIE: Just a quick random note (thinking aloud)… I often observe that when visiting cities, it is so important to walk as much as possible to see the sites and sounds of the city. I like to count the number of steps I take - not the locations I visit.

LA VIE: The world knows Paris is the “City of Light” and has a lot to offer. As an American Expat living in France for the over nine months, I feel there’s a lot to discover about France without giving into the “tourist mindset.”

LE MODE DE VIE AMÉRICAIN. At the time of this post, I am learning a lot about French culture from my co-workers (thanks Mehdi, Paul, Aminata, and Marie-Pierre) so depending on when you read this, my views likely have changed.

LA VIE: This is the second post in a three-part series about obtaining an apartment in Paris. To read the first post, click here.

As previously mentioned, obtaining a “flat” in Paris is rather hard. It’s all about supply and demand. One critical hurdle I dealt with is obtaining my French bank account.

International travel safety is important. Wrapping your luggage - is it worth the price?

Although the size was smaller than I expected, I admit the taste was full-bodied and I was satisfied afterwards. Très petite, indeed!