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Visit France. Paris. then Normandy: where Impressionism was born
Like countless other Francophiles, I am captivated by French art, history and fashion, as well as the cheeses, wine, pastries, …
Paris tips for women, solo travelers, romance.
Paris promises something for everyone – sophistication, beauty, culture, history, cuisines, art, escape and that nebulous quality called ambiance and …
Stepping out solo in Paris
Alone in Paris. The art of dining alone. Text by Stephanie Levin Traveling alone for a woman affords multiple advantageous: …
I left my heart in … Paris
Last weekend I fell in love with a new city, Paris. For three euphoric days I ran around the City …
I left my heart in … Paris
Last weekend I fell in love with a new city, Paris. For three euphoric days I ran around the City …
Monet’s garden at giverny is a great day-trip from Paris
The French Impressionist’s final home in Giverny is where Monet lived for 43 years, and painted every day in his …
Paris where the summer solstice is a night of music
I went to Paris, thinking I’d visit museums and historic sites. Jazz in St. German des Pres. Instead I happened …
Trendy, chic and cheap in Paris
Don’t be put off by the name or the location, Mama Shelter, nestled into the 20th arrondissement, is one of …
Trendy, chic and cheap in Paris
Don’t be put off by the name or the location, Mama Shelter, nestled into the 20th arrondissement, is one of …
Paris free street-music festival on the summer solstice
Best Free Street-Music Festival in Europe Don’t miss the “Fete de la Musique” on the summer solstice (June 21st) in …
Packing for Paris
Let’s face it, Parisian women are, at least by American standards, always stylish in unusual ways. So when visiting Paris, …
France. Impressionist painters in Normandy
The friendly cheese vendor who wanted to sell me my favorite “epoisse” stinky cheese. Normandy attracts anyone who loves the …
How do you avoid the crowds? Overtourism, flight guilt and how to travel responsibly
Today most travelers have experienced overtourism and huge crowds at the popular tourist destinations: the Statue of Liberty, Yosemite National …
Ditch the diet and follow the foodies along Napa Valley’s gourmet mile”
Now is not the time to start a diet: ditch your guilt and follow the foodies along Napa Valley’s Gourmet …
Family travel. the best and the worst family getaways.
Family travel is a time to make memories that last a lifetime. Over two decades and to over two dozen …
Women travel safety: attacks in India and Mexico: travelers do’s and don’ts
Women travel safety is a hot topic. From Acapulco to New Delhi — in tourist bars, hotel rooms, taxis and …
Tips for going solo: single travel is easier than you think
Pros and Cons of Solo Travel Have you ever wanted to take a road trip to see the fall foliage, …
Berlin on a budget
Berlin is top of the list for cities that are “in” right now and here’s how to do it on …
Burgundy by bike, boat or car
Paris may be crawling with tourists scurrying to monuments and museums, but in Burgundy, a mere 90 minutes south on …
Now’s the time to visit Portugal
Lisbon, Porto and the Duoro River Valley have become “all the rage”. One of the Great European River Journeys The …