I often get asked if I know of any great travel groups for women that bring together like-minded solo women travelers. I always recommend trying a group tour if you are skittish about planning and traveling on your own. In fact, I joined a large group tour when I took my first trip to Paris in 2011 and it opened my world up to new friendships and a self-confidence...
Bonjour! This love letter to Paris is all about that sacred Parisian fashion accessory…the scarf They are everywhere! Souvenir shops, the department stores, and the tiny boutiques. Scarves are a thing in Paris. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on my first scarf when I went to Paris for the first time. I told myself I was going to come home with more than...
Book Review: The Paris Hours by Alex George Aren’t we all longing for a little nibble of Paris? How about a bite of Paris in 1927? I loved this book set in post war Paris. A time when the city was alive and full of artists and writers. It has a slight Midnight In Paris feel and we all know how much we love that movie! I devoured this book in two days, with most...
Shhhhh…… I’m taking an imaginary ride through Paris on my old Solex 3300. It’s so beautiful. The wind in my face, whizzing down those fabled streets, over the cobblestones (OUCH), on my way to my favorite patisserie for a pain au chacolat. “What! (I feel a nudge on my shoulder) please do not wake me while I am in my daydream.” Too...
Is it a sin to make a regular stop at Berthillon II Saint Louis for the best ice cream and sorbet in Paris? Absolument pas!! Is Berthillon Ice Cream Worth It? In a word. Yes. I had dreamed for ages to go to Paris. When I finally took my first trip there in 2011, I felt at home. It’s a strange and wonderful feeling when you are thousands of miles from home and...