Flea Markets in Paris

Flea Markets in Paris

by | Aug 6, 2018 | Paris and Nearby

Maybe going to a flea market wasn’t on the top of your Paris List. But if you are a knick-knack, bargain, or antique enthusiast, it should be! Opportunities for bargains or something simply unique abound at one of two large flea markets in Paris and in fact all of...
Your Essential Guide to the Loire Valley

Your Essential Guide to the Loire Valley

by | Jul 28, 2018 | Central and East, Books

Just over an hour south of Paris, France, is a place you might encounter in your dreams, yet you can go there and experience it for yourself. It’s the Loire Valley, known as the garden of France, a peaceful paradise of rolling hills covered by vineyards, fairytale...
9 Nitty Gritty Tips for Traveling in France

9 Nitty Gritty Tips for Traveling in France

by | Jun 12, 2018 | Blog, Travel Tips

Last month I published some tips for traveling in France, general tips to make your travels more enjoyable. But I’ve just returned from France and want to share nine more tips, the “nitty gritty” kind that you need to know just when you don’t expect it. And...
Paris: Magnetic Montmartre

Paris: Magnetic Montmartre

by | Apr 4, 2018 | Blog, Paris and Nearby

If you have seen the popular movie, “Amelie,” you may have been drawn into the character’s world by the unique charm of the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris. Today, this is one of the top “must-see” areas of Paris, dominated by the Sacré Coeur Basilica. An equal...