Be Paris best describes why I make the seasonal journey to the City of Lights. I make sure I create the opportunity to reboot, refresh and restore my spirit as I travel. I call this my Be Paris journey because in Paris, I find it easy to just be. Be quiet, Be engaging if I want to be, Be emotional, … [Read more...]
Loire Valley…Countryside Beauty in France
The Loire Valley, just outside Paris should be on your make time to do list when visiting Paris, France. The Loire Valley had remained a mystery to me - what was it famous for and why, what grows there and what is the temperature like. City Wonders Tours offered a Loire Valley Castles & … [Read more...]
Black Paris Tours – A Black Paris Perspective
While in Paris during the Christmas Holiday of 2016, I wanted to take advantage of some different tours offered of the Paris I adore. It was the perfect opportunity to partake in the Black Paris Tours. Arranging the Black Paris Tour was quite easy. There are two options - a half day tour and a … [Read more...]
Winter in Paris…Unanticipated Joy
Spending a part of winter in Paris was how I decided to end 2016. To begin the new year in my beloved "Other" home was a Christmas gift to self. Spending a quiet post holiday experience while it was winter in Paris, would provide the right atmosphere to just be still. Anytime of the year is a good … [Read more...]
Musee d’Orsay……A Evening with Monet…
On a cold December evening, I had the opportunity to enjoy a long overdue date. A date I had never found time for in past visits, but one I longed to enjoy. I love art that depicts peace and oneness with nature. I think that is how I fell in love with the works of Monet. Yes, there are other great … [Read more...]
A Different Perspective of Jardin du Luxembourg….
Jardin du Luxembourg was shared from a different perspective as I toured with Entrée to Black Paris Tours. I never tire of visiting Paris, yet this time I am purposely pausing to discover different perspectives on what there is to enjoy here. Usually, I am on a mission to discover gardens, but my … [Read more...]
Perspective in Paris…
Franck Laval, Owner of Solar Hotel in Paris, France, made quite an impression on me. Particularly during our conversation on gardening and perspectives. The word Perspective stuck in my mind as I started my trek to find the three English inspired gardens that Napoleon III had to have. Napoleon … [Read more...]
Sustainably Solar in Paris
Paris is called the City of Lights. I call it a City of Gardens, where beauty can be found in the gardens that can be found throughout the City. You just have to know where to look. In my effort to find a place to stay that is congruent with my strong beliefs in sustainable practices, I found the … [Read more...]
Beautiful Memories of Paris…
I am certain that there are some people out there who do not understand my love of Paris. Not that I need to explain, but it occurred to me that I never shared my adventure. I have to be honest....I had an awesome time. Do I remember or think about all the details....well not … [Read more...]