5 Days in Lyon, France.
5 Days in Lyon. My experience. Lyon, France makes several claims. It claims to be the second largest city in France (Marseille would undoubtedly dispute that) and it also claims to be the second most visited tourist city. And I may believe that. The confluence of the Soane and Rhone Rivers has, since ancient times, […]
The Jardins of Paris.
Paris Parks. City of Light. Or City of Parks??? Here’s What I Almost Missed. So I have to admit. I’m a little arrogant about my parks. Being that I live in Colorado, I’m used to having a few million acres of pristine land and natural alpine lakes as my playground. Candidly, urban parks don’t […]
Musée d’Orsay
Musée d’Orsay is an impressionist and post-impressionist museum located in Paris, France. It may now be my favorite museum in the World. Find out why!
Chateau de Versailles
Chateau de Versailles was the seat of the French monarchy prior to the revolution. Today it is one of the top tourist sites. Learn the tips and tricks to have a better visit!
Planning Your First Solo Trip.
Planning your first solo trip can be a bit scary and intimidating. These are my tricks to help you succeed and have a wonderful first adventure.
Musée de L’Orangerie: The Smaller Impressionist Museum that Speaks to Your Soul.
Musée de l’Orangerie. Stunning. Calming. Deceiving complex. Nuanced in hidden ways. These were the words I would use to describe Musée de l’Orangeries most famous exhibit – Monet’s Water Lilies. Musée de l’Orangerie is located next to the Jardin des Tuileries. The building was originally constructed by Napoleon III to protect the citrus trees of […]
The Pantheon.
The French Pantheon is a monument to the Greatness of France and its most prominent and impactful citizens.
Paris Street Art: The 13th and 20th Arrondissements.
Oh Paris…You’re Gift to the World Is Beauty. France. Beauty. They seemingly go hand and hand. Everywhere you look in France you see something beautiful. From carvings on the side of a building to sculptures: beauty is everywhere. And so is great art. One thing to constantly remind yourself of when visiting Paris: LOOK […]
Mon Appartement.
Mon Apparement á Paris. After combing through AirBnb for a solid weekend, researching neighborhoods, and considering my budget, I carefully got my list down to no more than 20 available units!!! Exciting as though that was, I had to consider all the various interests I had. So I kept going. I made in […]