Europe Archives - Second-Half Travels

Study French in Paris: Alliance Française Paris Review (2022)

Interested in studying French at Alliance française Paris? In August-September 2022 I’ll spend four weeks there learning French. Until then, I’m documenting my experience researching French courses in Paris and finding accommodation. Read on for tips on how to study French in Paris.

Learn French in Montpellier, France: LSF Montpellier Review (2022)

In February and March 2022 I spent three enjoyable weeks studying French at LSF Montpellier. Montpellier is a charming small city in the south of France. Read on for tips to learn French in Montpellier, France.

Best French Series on Netflix and Amazon Prime (2022)

Watching popular French shows on Netflix and Amazon is an excellent way to gain cultural fluency while honing vocabulary and listening skills.

Review: K2 Internacional Spanish School in Cadiz, Spain

If you’re interested in learning Spanish in Spain, read on for this review of K2 Internacional Spanish School in Cadiz by my friend and blog reader Chris Grears.

Baltic Countries Itinerary and Trip Report (2017)

Planning a trip to the Baltic states? In summer 2017 I spent three weeks exploring Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Check out my Baltic countries itinerary and trip report.

AIL Madrid: Spanish School in Madrid, Spain

In October 2016 I spent two and a half weeks studying Spanish at AIL Madrid. Overall it was a great experience and I highly recommend the school.

Spain: Two Weeks in October/November 2016

In October and November 2016 I spent two weeks in southern Spain exploring Córdoba, Granada, Ronda, and Seville. My starting point was Madrid, where I had spent almost three weeks doing Spanish language study and sightseeing.

England: Three Weeks in May 2015

In May 2015 I spent three weeks exploring England. May is a great time to visit, with fewer crowds than summer. The countryside is green and lush, with carpets of bluebells and wild garlic and baby birds paddling in the streams.