This Friday’s “Only In” comes from the inspiring Edna Zhou, creator of ExpatEdna.com. Edna is a serial expat exploring the world one city and one year at a time. She has lived in China, Singapore and currently Paris, while also covering sports events from London to Azerbaijan. She does all this while juggling a career and a long distance relationship. Wow.
Edna says-
“Only in Paris do you get to call this view your commute. I take the line 6 to work, and between the Passy and Bir-Hakeim stops, the train goes above-ground and crosses the Seine. On the left you get this gorgeous scene of the Eiffel Tower — though around dusk I actually look out the windows on the other side because you’ll catch the most beautiful sunsets over the river. Either way, I’ve never had a more beautiful ride to work.”
I don’t think any of us have ever had such a beautiful ride to work!
Edna’s story (and her commute itself) reminds me of a quote I saw on eTramping’s Facebook page. “Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.”
If you want to read more about Edna’s travels, or have your stomach growl reading about her adventures in international cuisine, check out ExpatEdna. You can also follow her on Twitter, and Facebook.
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