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…
A Tale of Three Cities: Hamilton
Solo Travel with Renee No, not the smash musical – I’m shouting out about The Hammer, Steeltown, Steel City, Lunch-Bucket town, The Ambitious City, Hammytown – aka Hamilton, Ontario. My choice moniker would be ‘The Friendly City’. Pausing for a coffee, wandering through the Farmer’s Market or window shopping along James Street North, you will…
Paris for the Art
Paris has so much to offer any traveler, but for us one of the biggest draws were its two renowned art museums, the Louve and the Musee D’Orsay. We took some courses in art history at our local university, poured over the recommendations in travel guides and spent the time to plan our visits to…
A Discussion About Insurance for Travelers – Part 2
This week we will continue our discussion about insurance for travelers when we look more in depth at emergency medical insurance and what you must know about this very important coverage. Your plan should always start with sufficient Emergency Medical Insurance. This may seem a necessary evil, but it can be a blessing at a…
A Discussion About Insurance for Travelers – Part 1
Effective January 1, 2020 the Ontario government terminated their “out of country” coverage for residents. Until that time OHIP covered a maximum of $400 per day for high level services and up to $50 per day for emergency outpatient and doctor services. Although the government will continue to reimburse for claims prior to the start…
Our Top 5 Gifts for Travel Enthusiasts
As the holiday season nears and the malls become congested with shoppers it may be easier to finish your gift list with some suggestions for the travel enthusiasts in your family. Whether you prefer the hands on approach to shopping or are happy to sit in front of your computer with a glass of egg…