Ireland may be my favourite country but Paris is my favourite city. I find her ridiculously beautiful! The French have done well in retaining her historic charm while thoughtfully adding some new modern flair. My first and second visits to Paris were in 1991 when my good friend and I spent a few days there... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Louvre Museum, Paris
Paris' crowning museum is, of course, the Louvre Museum (Musée du Louvre). It's not the world's largest as far as museums go - that title belongs the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. It is however, the world's largest art museum (and the world's second largest museum overall). A mind-boggling 38,000 paintings, sculptures, and artifacts spanning millennia... Continue Reading →
Sunday, er..uh, Monday Special – Paris
I sincerely apologize for not posting yesterday. I will be honest - I forgot. I had planned on it but plain forgot to post after working yesterday. I'm sorry. I hope this post on Paris will make up for it. A good friend of mine is currently on her first trip to Paris and I... Continue Reading →
Liebster Award
I am glad to say that I have been nominated for a Liebster Award by fellow blogger Linda at Draw My Map. Thank you for the nomination. I do apologize that it has taken me so long to post but better late than never! So here goes. Remember to check out below to see which 11... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas from Belgium
MERRY CHRISTMAS / HYVAA JOULUA !! I just wanted to take a moment to wish all of you Happy Holidays and all the best during this holiday season. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa or good will towards others it is my wish that you are healthy, safe, happy and grateful for what is in... Continue Reading →
What Travel Means Series – Week #5
Hello! It is the fifth post for my weekly series of guest authors. As I mentioned here, the authors are friends of mine, people I know and like. I asked them to sum up in their own words and style what travel means to them and a favourite place (or two). ________________________________________________________________________ Today's guest author is... Continue Reading →
Ah Paris
First and foremost: my apologies for not getting around to posting sooner. Sometimes things just get crazy. Well, I am now back home and settled in. I barely had time to check email, let alone blog since I didn't have a laptop. Note to self: make that an investment very soon. Anyways... Ah Paris —... Continue Reading →