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The focus of our trip was definitely the cultural attractions of Paris…not the food or shopping. However, a gal still has to eat. 🙂 Below, are my favorite foods (and drinks) of Paris: Baguettes: I’m not even a big fan … Read More

After viewing the Eiffel Tower in all of its glory, my mom and I went on an evening boat cruise along the River Seine. I didn’t take many photos because the movement of the boat coupled with the darkness of … Read More

After going back to our hotel for a quick rest, my mom and I headed to the Eiffel Tower and to take a boat ride along the River Seine. Several of my friends (including Pamela Kuma) encouraged me to wait … Read More

The Musée d’Orsay was our next stop after visiting the Rodin Museum. A former train station, the Orsay’s transformation into a museum is pretty amazing. The décor and art collections are definitely praiseworthy. Although it was free museum day for … Read More

My friends Linda, Nancy, Sarah and Serena all sang the praises of the Musée National Rodin, so it was our first stop this morning. All of the national museums in Paris are free on the first Saturday of each month, … Read More

If you want to visit any of the popular cultural highlights of Paris on the weekend, I highly recommend that you arrive early and/or buy your tickets in advance. When we arrived at the Musée du Louvre, the largest museum … Read More

On our way from the Metro to the Louvre, we passed the Jardin des Tuileries. The flowers, statues, greenery and ponds that populated the public garden were simply enchanting. See… Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer

Since it was raining, we decided not to take a Seine River cruise. However, we walked along it and over it. My mom and I were wondering what was the meaning of all of the locks that were on the … Read More

I attended a great social media event at my friend Isabel’s beautiful home tonight. She had invited a group of writers and bloggers to a reception on her terrace to highlight the Dance Theatre of Harlem, a ballet company and … Read More