“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ~ St. Augustine


Do you ever wish you could hang out with icons such as Hemmingway, Matisse, Picasso or Gertrude Stein? Like Owen Wilson’s character, Gil, in Midnight…

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Bonjour, Mes Aimis Atlas, Ink and Espresso Begins Do you love to wander? With both your feet *and* your mind? Do you adore empty cobblestone…

I’m Shalet (pronounced Chalet), the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a traveler and avid reader documenting her precious little life. Come travel with me!