Before I went away, I bought a nice digital camcorder so that I can start doing videos on the blog. Well, the time has come for my first video. Please be kind in your critiques- I’m still learning how to make and edit these things. So, without further ado, here’s my first video [...]
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Unusual Place of the Month: The Paris Sewers
September 16, 2009 – 12:37 pm
Some of the best sights in Paris are the ones underground- the catacombs of Paris, the Paris Crypt, and the Paris Sewers. The Paris Sewers provide people with something really different, and a little bit stinky, to see while in Paris.
Paris is a big city with a very long history. From its early days as [...]
Lost in the Louvre
September 14, 2009 – 9:35 am
I knew the Louvre was going to be huge. I knew the 7 hours I planned to spend there wasn’t going to be nearly enough. But I never thought I’d walk away after seeing something for 7 hours and feeling like I saw nothing. The Louvre is the biggest museum in the world with over thousands [...]
Unusual Place of the Month: The Catacombs of Paris
May 25, 2009 – 11:55 am
Underneath the city of Paris, you’ll find a honeycomb of tunnels. The French resistance used these tunnels during World War II, and rave parties flourished there during the 90s. Victor Hugo used his knowledge about the tunnel system when he wrote Les Misérables. In 1871, communards killed a group of monarchists in one chamber. [...]
Top Ten Places to go for New Year’s Eve
December 29, 2008 – 10:11 am
Countries around the world will be ringing in the new year soon with fireworks, festivals, parties, and, of course, kisses. It is an exciting time and a holiday that knows no nationality. For those still looking for some place to go and want the best of the best, here are the top ten places to [...]
Tips for Traveling Paris
August 27, 2008 – 10:59 am
Paris is an amazing city. I fell in love with it the first moment I was there. Recently, American ex-pat, Tanya from Parisian Spring, gave us some tips for beating the summer crowds in Paris. They are wonderful tips as Paris can be really crowded during the summer, especially during August. Parisians evacuate the [...]
Paris: The City of Love
August 25, 2008 – 4:47 pm
Paris. Poets, artists, playwrights, writers, journalists, statesmen have all written about it. All came to Paris and walked away in love. It’s hard not to fall in love with Paris. It’s a magical place and I can see why so many flock here. Paris exudes culture, sophistication, and style. Like the millions before me, [...]
Five Ways to Beat the Summer Crowds in Paris
August 13, 2008 – 12:57 pm
Traveling Paris in August. Thousands of Parisians flee the city for their annual summer vacations. Thousands of tourists flood in to take their place. If you happen to be one of them, It’s a great time to be here: the weather is nice, the parks and gardens are green, and the streets are a [...]
