Paris

Getting Lost

April 3, 2013
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When I travel, it’s usually for a week or less at a time, because that’s all the time I can get off from my day job. So I try to be efficient and maximize my time. I create an itinerary for each day of my trip—where I’ll go, what I’ll do, and when. I usually [...]

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5 Favorite River Walks in 5 Fabulous Cities

February 6, 2013
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Humankind has been drawn to rivers for as long as we’ve drawn breath. Songs and poems have been written about rivers, and many world mythologies have at least one important story about a river. In mythology, crossing a river marks an important part of a journey. The River Styx in Greek mythology was the border [...]

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Exploring The Champs Elysees

March 15, 2011

A sunny day in Paris is a perfect excuse to explore the Champs Elysees from end to end, which is a little over a mile (an easy walk). It’s a must-do for visitors to Paris, but from the crowds I encountered, it’s a must-do for locals on a Saturday as well. Although the Champs Elysees [...]

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Ditching Freaks or How to Get Out of Awkward Encounters When Traveling Solo

February 22, 2011

One of the ironies of solo travel is how much easier it can be to meet people because you’re solo, instead of traveling with your significant other or a posse. But if the upside of solo travel is that you’re approachable, then the downside of solo travel is that you’re. . .  approachable. That’s right:  [...]

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Paris Museums and the Solo Traveler

February 8, 2011

One of the most solo-friendly activities during travel is visiting museums.  Unlike bars, people rarely go to museums to socialize; they go to see historical artifacts or works of art and learn something about different cultures.  You’re likely to see other solos wandering around, whether locals or other tourists. And visiting a museum is a [...]

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Cruising the Seine

January 28, 2011

One of the richest assets the city of Paris has as a tourist destination is its location on the river Seine.  Aside from the practicalities of being able to transport goods on the river, it makes Paris all kinds of photogenic.  There are bridges criss-crossing the river linking the city’s neighborhoods on either side, and  [...]

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A Day Trip to Versailles from Paris

January 21, 2011

If you’re in Paris for a week or more, why not take a day trip to see some sites beyond the City of Lights?  When I was in Paris in November,  I had time for one such day trip.  I chose, as many tourists do, the Palace of Versailles, and I’m so glad I did. [...]

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Eating Around Paris

January 14, 2011
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There are many reasons to visit Paris, but let’s face it:  One of the biggest is the reputation of its quality of food.  To hear it told, one has not lived until one has tasted French cuisine.  I can’t help but wonder if people’s perceptions of how great the food is has been influenced by [...]

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Review: Hotel le Tourville

January 7, 2011

For a hotel that boasts such a comfortable lounge/sitting area off the lobby, I never actually saw anyone enjoying it.  No doubt they were too busy exploring Paris. . .which is quite easy to do, as it’s right outside your door. In one direction, it is an easy walk to the Champs de Mars, the [...]

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