photo credit : flickr Supper clubs have been around for years, and Paris now has their fare share. These part dinner clubs-part social clubs are a great way for foodies to experience a great meal while connecting with locals and…
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This week’s image is a night photo of the Arch of Constantine, which has stood near the Colosseum in Rome since 315. Much smaller than the famous Arch of Titus, it was erected to commemorate Constantine’s victory over Maxentius in…
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This month’s Travel Photo Friday is a shot of a boulangerie in the Porte Doree area of Paris, submitted by blog reader Heidi Shaker Luna. Heidi said this about her photo: “I stayed near this boulangerie during the winter, when…
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In college, I saw a film that started an obsession with a place I had to visit. The film was “Mindwalk,” and the place was the film’s setting – the mystical islet of Mont Saint-Michel off the coast of Normandy.…
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In order to keep you in the loop, from time to time, as stories about Italy pop up that relate to travel,tourism and food, I’ll be sharing them with you. Here is some recent Italy travel news for June. Photo…
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I am a sucker for a pretty French carousel, and this ornate merry-go-round in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris is no exception. You may remember this carousel from a scene in the movie Amelie. You can see the old-fashioned ticket…
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Photo: fotologic Anyone who has ever planned a trip to the Bel Paese on their own is very familiar with the big names in Italy travel guides. Frommer’s, Fodor’s, Lonely Planet, Rick Steves and DK Eyewitness travel books all top…
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I’m not quite sure if the above image can be officially classified as a true olive grove. But it was snapped while meandering through the tiny roads in the Chianti countryside, and those look like olive trees to me! I…
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Photo: Clicsouris There are so many ways to travel around Paris these days. Taxi, Métro, Bus, Bat-o-bus, and the more recent Vélib bike program are just a few great options. Not to mention one of my most recommended ways –…