Musée du Louvre
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
Jardin des Tuileries Photos
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
Seine River
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
Notre Dame Cathedral
Our plan for today was to visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral, explore the Louvre, visit the Eiffel Tower and take a boat ride along the Seine River. Well, fortunately we left Monday ‘free” to get to the things that we don’t … Read More
Bercy Village
Since our hotel is in Bercy Village, my mom and I decided to just hang around in the area before beginning our Saturday and Sunday culture fest. This market area is relatively small. It is mainly shops, restaurants and a … Read More
Hotel Pullman Paris Bercy
I’m not sure if I mentioned it here (or just on Facebook) but I have been desperately desiring to go to Paris for the last couple of years. I have no idea why (and I almost changed my mind when … Read More
Pineapple Smoothie Recipe
I received a pineapple as part of the food-filled parting gift bag from last night’s event. When I saw the pineapple, I thought: 1.) Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? (Sponge Bob Square Pants) and 2.) Ooh…pineapple. I … Read More
An evening with Isabel, ALDI and the Dance Theatre of Harlem
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
Tropical Drinks: Soursop Painkiller Recipe
There were several locations that were represented at the Travel + Leisure Global Bazaar that we attended on Sunday. Tasting the food and drinks is one way (that I especially like) to embrace new cultures, so I enjoyed the Soursop … Read More
Seth Godin at Maker Faire NY: Art and Science and Making Things
Seth Godin is one of my favorite male writers. I have written about him several times in the past since 2009. You can only imagine how thrilled I was to actually hear the bestselling author and entrepreneur speak in person … Read More