​Chhaya Néné

The San Diego Zoo is an incredible place. It is certainly worth the visit and perfect to bring friends and family. When it comes to things you should know before you go. I've got you covered. First: PARKING IS FREE. If you've never been to California, you may not know that free parking is a glorious and rare find at parks. The Zoo has made that possible. Second: Buy tickets online. There are plenty of discounts available depending on your job. You should also print tickets at

Sacre Coeur in a Cathedrale in Paris located in a diverse neighborhood that offers stunning views of the city. You can get to the top by train or stairs with an area in the middle to rest. Often times you'll find musicians and people selling trinkets. If you're hungry, bring a sandwich or a picnic to eat on the steps. You can also buy a crepe from the street vendor (I had at least two a day, they are fantastic). If you're in the mood for shopping this area has so many souveni

I couldn't believe the news. I had sat down to eat Risotto with my French exchange student. We hadn't seen each other in 12 years and now I was sitting eating the food he prepared petting his sweet cat Chaman. I told him about how massive security guards yelled the instant the elevator touched the ground for everyone to move quickly. There were police with massive guns all around the bottom of the Eiffel Tower and people were shoving to get out. Huge security guards were push