Who better to learn the best parts of a particular neighborhood or arrondissement than someone who lives there? In my Paris Profiles series I seek out local residents, either ex-pats or natives to share their favorite spots in the...
Paris Profiles – 15th Arrondissement with Forest
There are the fortunate few who get to live in Paris and I feel equally blessed to personally know so many. The ex-pats living in the city of light are talented, vibrant and always busy with some sort of...
A Typical French Breakfast – Pastries, Bread and Coffee
If you are planning to go to Paris you are going to want to know what a typical French breakfast is. The city is famous for its pastries, bread, and amazing coffee. So taking your time to have breakfast...
Paris Profiles – 10th Arrondissement with Daisy
I am having so much fun with my San Francisco Profiles series (and there are more of them to come!) that I decided to create a slightly different version for Paris. With the help of some my very favorite...
Paris: City of Romance
Revered as the most romantic city in the world, Paris offers everything you want from such a famous cliché and more. Think beautiful tree-lined river banks, parks with fountains and plenty of benches on which to enjoy a picnic...
Giverny for the Day – Context Travel Tour
While visiting the Orsay on our first night in Paris we paid special attention to all things Monet, as we knew we were heading to Giverny a few days later on another Context Travel tour. Giverny is a little...
Paris in HDR
After two days of non-stop activities including an evening tour at the Orsay, a baguette class at La Cuisine Paris, a treasure hunt in the Louvre which was followed by another adventure with Kasia’s Mom at the Fragonard perfume...
My afternoon at the Louvre with THATLou
After a wonderful cooking class at La Cuisine Paris where I learned to make baguettes, I headed over to the Louvre to meet my girlfriend Kasia of Love in the City of Lights and new friend Daisy De Plume....
Bread Baking Class at La Cuisine Paris
After a wonderful evening at the Orsay Museum the first night we arrived in Paris, we woke up feeling, well, hungry! We headed out to breakfast at Angelina’s, not the cheapest breakfast in town, but a treat nonetheless. We...
Musee d’Orsay and Paris in the 19th Century – Context Travel Paris Tour
Usually, the day when Mr. Misadventures and I arrive in Paris we arrive at our hotel, shower, go out for a meal and end up in bed at around 5/6 pm. We are beat from our flight, but in...
Disneyland Paris for Adults
Is Disneyland Paris worth it for adults? I say if you are a fan of Disney, then it is a must! Visiting an amusement park without children instills a sense of wickedness. It’s like you are doing something that...
The Best Romantic Strolls in Paris
There is no doubt that the City of Light is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Whether you are on your honeymoon or your 50th wedding anniversary, this city will kindle a spark between you and...