Paris Arrondissement Guide
I often get asked: “where is the best place to stay in Paris?”. Unfortunately, there is no right answer to that. Or rather, there are many different options depending on what tickles your fancy. Like many capital cities, Paris...
Currently November 2019
Currently | 11.20.19 NOTE: For the first time in 177 consecutive Currently posts, I missed a month! I was sick, sick, sick for more than 3 weeks with a nasty cold/flu and couldn’t make it happen, but I’m back...
Dining Etiquette in France – How to Survive a Restaurant in Paris!
When I first moved to France and began visiting Paris on a near-monthly basis, I quickly learned (from observation and from the lessons my French hubby imparted on me) that I had a bit of a learning curve when...
Your Guide to the Tuileries Garden in Paris
If you are looking for a quick guide and answers to frequently asked questions about the Jardin des Tuileries, or Tuileries Garden, scroll to the end! New York has Central Park; Paris has the Tuileries gardens: an oasis of...
J’adore Chico’s 10-Pieces/20-Outfits Wardrobe Extravaganza
Looking for a travel capsule wardrobe, or just a versatile wardrobe for your everyday life? Try Chico’s 10-Pieces/20-Outfits Wardrobe pieces. Capsule wardrobe how to build a. Tips and tricks for how to build a capsule wardrobe. ...
Super Duper 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Some of you might remember the 2016 gift guide by the same name! I retired that baby and created a brand new updated post. You’re welcome! I realized a long time ago that I, like many others, are more...
Cap Frehel and Fort La Latte – Along Brittany’s Emerald Coast
I didn’t know much about Fort La Latte before our latest Brittany trip, but I certainly do now. I thank goodness that Mr. Misadventures is such a detailed researcher and keen photographer who is always scouting for interesting places...
The 50 Best Day Trips from Phoenix
After living in Phoenix a couple of years now I can tell you that I have become a bit of an expert on day trips from Phoenix! We live in the United States fifth largest city but it...
J’adore Jambu – The Best Travel Shoes for Home and Away
Want in on a secret? Jambu shoes are the trendiest and most comfortable shoes I've ever owned! It shouldn't be a secret, but it is. Jambu has been around since 2009 making comfortable all-day but stylish shoes yet I...
What to Wear in Paris: Tips for Packing for Paris in the Fall (+ Packing List!)
Fall is one of my favorite times to visit Paris. The crowds in front of the Louvre are finally starting to die out. The trees turn into gold in the Tuileries gardens. Most importantly, the temperatures are beginning to...
What to Wear in Paris – 5 Tips for How to Pack for Paris
Packing for a trip can be a headache. Packing for Paris can be even more so. Space is limited. Virtually every airline now charges an arm and a leg for slightly oversized luggage. Besides, I don’t recommend tracking a...
Currently September 2019
Currently | 9.26.19 Watching | Downton Abbey & Big Little Lies > After re-watching West Wing again (the current political climate forces us to seek comfort into the Hollywood version of the White House.) we started watching Downton Abbey....