Tag: Paris travel
How to Plan the Perfect First Day in Paris
You know the saying, "I need a vacation from my vacation", it could very well been invented by someone who has been a visitor...
The Art of the Scam: The ‘Artsy’ Side of Paris You Don’t Want to...
Everywhere you look in Paris there is art; certainly in the museums, but don't forget about artfully arranged boutique windows artistically wrapped purchases, wildly...
Preparations for Paris
"A year!" repeats the astonished bank teller."Yes," I stammer, suddenly feeling irresponsible."And where is it that you’ll be spending most of your time?""Um, in...
Travel Smart
Nobody wants to be stuck in France without knowing what to do. One of the challenges for North American or British travelers is the...
Snapshots from Paris: A Changing City
There are days, weeks, months and years when living in Paris makes me come to a crashing halt and reevaluate so many things I’ve...
Sipping Pastis in Marseille
Its reputation may be tarnished, but Marseille offers travellers pretty much everything; sunny skies, art, terrific food and a rich diverse history dating back...
How to Snag (and not lose) a Good Rental Apartment in Paris
From time to time I hear sad stories from people who have rented an apartment in Paris and feel they didn’t get what they...
Surviving Long Flights: How to Fly Long Distances and Stay Healthy
Paris bound or, for that matter, traveling anywhere? Air travel is rife with health challenges because planes are essentially flying Petri dishes. Even if...
BUZZ: Oscar Wilde, L’Hotel, Ante Prima, The Club & Shang Palace
L'Hotel, Paris 6th
The new exhibition at Musée d'Orsay is "Beauté, morale et volupté dans l'Angleterre d'Oscar Wilde.” Small wonder there are big lines waiting...
Solo Travel to Paris: Your Best Way to See Paris?
You’re finally ready to take your dream trip to Paris. But your best friend can’t get time off work, you are currently sans boyfriend...
Two Days in Paris: 10 Must-See Famous Sites
You’re coming to Paris but have only two days to see the city. Or worse yet, you’re here for meetings and are cloistered in...
Essoyes: Renoir Cultural Center
Just two and a half hours southeast of Paris, in the part of Champagne that borders Burgundy, is a lovely little village where the...
