Where to Get the Best View of Paris
7 million people visit the Eiffel Tower each year hoping to get the best view of Paris. But they should really go to a different building altogether. Read more to find out where.
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The Galeries Lafayette Glasswalk
When poring through the 2019 edition of Rick Steves’ Paris guide book in preparation for my trip, I came across the mention of a shopping center called Galeries Lafayette. He said that Galeries Lafayette’s stained glass dome ceiling was a must-see. I’ve seen stained glass ceilings before, but never a dome. So I made it …
A Review of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, NYC
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum in NYC is not a fun attraction to visit, but it is a very important one. Click on the title above to read why.
The Down Side of Solo Travel
Last month, I took my first ever solo trip. I flew to Paris by myself, stayed in an Airbnb by myself, saw the sights by myself, and flew home by myself. In some ways it was an ideal trip. After all, I only saw the things that I wanted to see, spent as much time …
My Notre Dame Cathedral Tour: 11 Days Before the Fire
On Monday, April 15, I returned to work after taking nearly two weeks off for my first solo trip – to Paris. I emailed my co-workers to let them know that I had brought a box of Parisian chocolates and some other souvenir trinkets for them. Around mid-day, one co-worker emailed me back. He wasn’t …
Coming Soon!
Well, friends, I was working on a post last week that I hoped to publish before I left for my Paris vacation. Unfortunately, my blog was experiencing technical difficulties and I was unable to finish it. I will be publishing it soon after I teturn, and will have lots of new material from this trip …
Product Review: Gemz Solid Shampoo
Gemz solid shampoo: Is this a great product to take on your trip, or would you be better off using liquid shampoo?
How to Get Your Kids to Love Travel… at Any Age!
Practical tips to set your children on a path of exploration and love of travel that will last a lifetime.
Ocean View, Delaware – Where You Can Enjoy Dinner on a Train
Dinner on a train may not sound that exciting. But if it doesn’t, it’s because you haven’t been to the Salted Rim in Ocean View, Delaware.
The Best Place for Lunch in Easton, Maryland
Back before Christmas, I met a friend in Easton, Maryland to spend the afternoon catching up. It was a welcome time of relaxation in an otherwise hectic December. We enjoyed some coffee, strolled through the town admiring the various shops and historic buildings, and then we decided to have some lunch. We stopped at a …
