by Marybeth Bond | Jan 27, 2012 | Paris, All Countries, France
I went to Paris, thinking I’d visit museums and historic sites. Jazz in St. German des Pres. Instead I happened upon the summer solstice on June 21st, the “Fete de la Musique” – one of the best free, street-music festivals in Europe. The mood...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 26, 2012 | All Countries
Don’t be put off by the name or the location, Mama Shelter, nestled into the 20th arrondissement, is one of the trendiest hotels I’ve discovered in terms of quality and price (89 Euro). The lobby, rooms, lively bar and bistro are tres chic with a guests to...
by Marybeth Bond | Jul 13, 2011 | Paris, France, Romance
Best Free Street-Music Festival in Europe Don’t miss the “Fete de la Musique” on the summer solstice (June 21st) in Paris. The mood is electric and you get a taste of authentic Paris culture and performances of everything from opera, jazz and rock to...
by Marybeth Bond | Jun 15, 2011 | All Countries, France, Packing Pointers
Let’s face it, Parisian women are, at least by American standards, always stylish in unusual ways. So when visiting Paris, plan to “dress up” more than you would in other destinations. Packing takes more effort to select neat and fashionable clothes that are also...
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 29, 2010 | Marybeth's Media Credentials, Packing Pointers, Videos
On HGTV’s “Fine Living”, Marybeth talks about packing, Paris, and house swaps. [kaltura-widget uiconfid=”535″ entryid=”0_dw1b5s8d” width=”400″ height=”330″ addpermission=””...