When planning a trip to Paris, most people immediately think of planning a trip to the Louvre, leaving the Orsay Museum as an afterthought. However, the paintings at The Orsay Museum (or Musee d’Orsay) are also among the most famous in the world. I will admit I actually prefer the Orsay to the Louvre, since I’m a … Read more
Visiting Paris for a short amount of time and not sure if you should visit the Louvre or Orsay Museum? Take this quiz to help decide which one is the best choice for you! [WpProQuiz 1]
I was granted a long weekend in Paris when I ended up with work meetings in Europe following a conference. With a city the size of Paris, most people wouldn’t schedule only 3 days there, but this is the hand I was dealt. But no worries, because you can actually see a ton with a long … Read more
When someone from Paris recommends a French restaurant, you know it’s going to be good. La Cordonnerie is a cozy French restaurant on Rue Saint Roch with an amazing atmosphere. As you step in La Cordonnerie, you will feel like you are stepping into someones kitchen. It is an old charming building with the original wooden … Read more
Paris is perhaps the most romantic city in the world, so in honor Valentines Day we’ve compiled a list of the most romantic things to do when visiting the city of lights. To enhance any of these experiences, simply add wine. 1. Get lost in the Louvre. One of the largest and most famous museums … Read more
“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” -Freya Stark Overnight train travel is a classically European experience; doing it alone makes for an even more interesting (read drunk) experience. Traveling from Paris to Florence in the easiest, and most fun fashion, I decided to book an … Read more