One of the realities of travel, especially on a cruise, is that there are lots and lots of people enjoying the same destinations and excursions as yourself. It is the certainty of the situation and for the most part traveler’s exhibit patience and understanding. Then there are the others. That is not to say that…
Month: February 2020
Visiting Versailles
The Palace of Versailles was home to French monarchy for about 100 years until the Revolution of 1789 changed all that. The over the top opulence last occupied by the Sun King Louis XIV is now available to the public as a museum including its surrounding gardens and manicured lawns. About a 35 minute train…
Paris for the Food
Paris is a culture of food. Every chef studies the French method of creating mouth-watering, aesthetically pleasing adventures in cuisine rich with sauces and little consideration for calories. We spent as much time planning our next meal while in Paris as we did our next attraction. Although we had plans to dine out while in…
Paris for the Churches
Like many others around the world we watched in horror as Notre Dame Cathedral erupted in flames in April of last year. As tourists this iconic church had long been on our bucket list and with a trip to Paris planned for the following month, it was a site we anxiously and excitedly planned to…
Our Top 5 Works of Art at the Louvre
Whether you are interested in art or art history, a trip to Paris is incomplete without time spent at the Louvre. The largest museum of its kind, the architecture in and of itself is worth the price of admission. So too is the chance to see some of the most iconic paintings and sculptures of…