by K.B. Oliver | Oct 23, 2024 | Blog
The next time you’re in Paris, Le Marais is one neighborhood you should have on your must-visit list during your trip. What is Le Marais? The word marais in French means swamp or wetlands (marsh.) This area was once marshy, but in the 12th century was drained...
by K.B. Oliver | Oct 9, 2024 | Resources and Activities, Travel Tips
As I write this, fall is well-rooted in France. Temperatures have fallen to the low to mid-60s and there’s rain in the forecast all week. Southern France might do a bit better, but not for long. Winter is coming. The arrival of winter might make us think about...
by K.B. Oliver | Jul 8, 2024 | Paris and Nearby
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics… it’s the big news in Paris, along with political upheavals. Paris is among only Los Angelas and London to host the summer Olympic Games three times: in 1900, in 1924, and one hundred years later in...
by K.B. Oliver | Jun 26, 2024 | Provence
The Provence Adventure (with More to Come) Though I’ve been to Provence many times, there are places I still hadn’t seen and wanted to visit. This was not only to experience them, but as research for a Provence guide I’m planning to write. Although I intended to...
by K.B. Oliver | Feb 21, 2024 | Blog, Paris and Nearby
9 Beautiful Streets in Paris Paris has many beautiful streets. You’ll likely see headlines such as “Paris’ prettiest streets” in travel blogs. Quite honestly, it would be difficult to say which streets are THE prettiest, but here are 9 of them you should visit,...