For many years, whenever someone mentioned the Louvre, I thought of the Mona Lisa. That was the picture in my mind every time. Of course, I knew that the Louvre held thousands of other treasures. But it wasn’t until I visited that I could fully appreciate that there are 35,000…
My Favorite Travel Food: Croque Monsieur et Moi
After a morning of sightseeing, visiting museums or walking miles around a city, I enjoy stopping for lunch. It’s a simple pleasure that I don’t like to miss. The location, ambiance and a seat by the window or on the patio are main ingredients for a pleasurable experience.
Blarney Lips on the Blarney Stone
Kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
Travel Photo Thursday – Swiss Charm
Photo of the lovely exterior of Hotel des Balances in Lucerne, Switzerland
Windsor Castle – Fit for a Queen
Photo of Windsor Castle, the official residence of the queen.
A Star for the Soldier
Standing as a powerful symbol of French military victories is the Arc de Triomphe at the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as l’Etoile, the Star.
On Location in Montmartre
A walking tour of Montmartre featuring movies filmed in the area and other highlights.
Three Days in Paris: Rue with a View
Upon entering 17 Rue St Jacques for three days in paris last week, I knew I’d have a hard time leaving this 17th century apartment in the Latin Quarter of Paris. It exuded much of the Parisian ambiance that I’d always imagined.