How to Make Friends in France – Tips from American Expats
My wife and I spend part of the year living in France. When we started we didn’t know anyone there and it would have been easy to just hang out with … Continue Reading
Rome Vs Paris – Showdown of Romantic Getaways
When it comes to a romantic city break, Paris and Rome are always top contenders for places to go to sweep your partner off their feet in a romantic, exciting and culture filled few days. With both cities offering many similar advantages, when it comes to making the decision you have to ask yourself – are you a Roman or a Parisian?
Why We Love McDonalds in France
Blasphemy you say! How can you love McDonalds in France? It is a country renowned for its rich cuisine and fine wine. Stepping foot in a McDonalds is like thumbing … Continue Reading
Paris Closures, When to Avoid Museum and Attractions
Seeing all the sights on vacation is a must, But when visiting Paris, you need to know all the Paris closures happening at museums and attractions. We recently had the … Continue Reading
Palace of Versailles, To Go or Not to Go on a Monday
– We should have known better. We had been in France for a month and we had known that many museums were closed on Mondays in Paris. If we had … Continue Reading
What to do in Paris at Night
Paris at night is beautiful. Unfortunately they turn all of the lights off on the monuments and bridges at Midnight. Considering it doesn’t get dark until 10:30pm it doesn’t give one much of a chance to get a lot of shots in one night.
Visiting the Catacombs of Paris – An Underground Labyrinth of Death
The Catacombs of Paris are not the oldest catacombs in the world, but they are the largest. Housing the skeletal remains of more than six million people, the catacombs are … Continue Reading