Nestled on the left bank of the Seine, in the heart of Paris, the Musée d'Orsay is more than just a museum, it’s a journey through time, art, and architectural wonder. Housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station once known as the Gare d'Orsay, this building is a masterpiece in itself, seamlessly blending history with creativity. We… Continue reading The Musée d’Orsay in Paris
Another recent visit to Paris gave us time to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral reconstructed after the devastating fire in April 2019. The beautiful cathedral recently reopened to the public. You can request a reservation to visit here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/visit/reservation/ We tried to do so, but end up just walking up and waiting in line, which… Continue reading Notre Dame 2019 and Now
Another visit to Paris had us staying in the 8th Arrondisement with exploring the city, mostly by foot. Below are some of our photos during this visit to one of our favorite cities. The Ever Beautiful Eiffel Tower A Quiet Street in the 5th Arrondisement A Look Down the Seine Paris-La-Notre-Dame- 2023 Paris-La-Notre-Dame- 2018 During… Continue reading Paris In The Fall
Christmas Markets in Paris Christmas markets began in Germany and spread across Europe, these markets are open from Mid-November through early January in Paris. You can find them at several locations throughout Paris including Les Halles, Notre-Dame to Les Tuileries, as well as the impressive Christmas Village at La Défense. Don't forget to visit the Jardin… Continue reading Christmas Markets
After visiting beautiful Paris at least 9 times, we have never taken one of the Seine River Cruise. So, we decided to do so as a last minute activity. Found this one hour river cruise on Viator. The activity is worth your time. Here are some of the photos from the river cruise. Enjoy! Gorgeous… Continue reading Paris in November
Travel Safety As a frequent traveler, I am careful with guarding my personal effects including my wallet, which is always placed in my front pocket during the warmer months. In the cooler months, I wear a coat that has inside pocket near the upper right or left chest. Throughout all my travels, I have only… Continue reading Travel Advice – Be Vigilance
A visit through France offers one the opportunity to explore this great European country from its rich history, wine regions, and food. During your tour, consider taking in some of the many beautiful cathedrals dotted throughout the country. Some are within city centers while others stand out as beacons guiding one safely from the sea… Continue reading Cathedrals Of France
Exploring the 18th Arrondissement A walk through the more hilly streets of Montmartre is like the village for New Yorker or at least, that is what I've been told. This part of Paris is where artists used to enjoy a more comfortable part of life and display their works, but the prices have increase. I… Continue reading The Montmartre of Paris
The idiom 'here today, (and) gone tomorrow' is a reminder of the tragedy that unfolded in Paris yesterday. This rings true even with such centuries old icon places, that can be damaged in such a short period of time either by natural disaster or man-made events. In fact, many of the places one wishes to… Continue reading Reminding Us Why Recording of Our History Is Important.
The reason for why one first chooses to travel may be easy to answer and includes: taking the summer off from college, wishing to get out of that small town you grew up in, or having that adventurous spirit to see this beautiful planet. Why did you first choose to travel? My Reasons for Traveling:… Continue reading Why Did You First Decide to Travel?
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