Blog Posts

We have been writing since early 2000, around travel, food , running and anything. In total we have written 420 posts. Hope you enjoy them. Subscribe to the RSS feed to stay updated.

Travel

Madrid - Spain

Embarked on a European spring trip, visiting Madrid and Lisbon via Paris in May '05; experienced ground delays but enjoyed local cuisine & architecture before taking an early bus to Granada for the...

Travel

Vienna - Austria

Vienna trip: Positive hotel experiences in Amsterdam/Berlin contrast with Novotel's inconvenient location and transportation issues; cab ride costly but scenic train journey, Melk visit inspiring...

General

Bonjour

Website revamped, new 'new' and 'zen' themes applied. Over 1300 photos in Photo Album section from Europe trips under Schengen visa since moving to Paris two years ago. Common elements: châteaux,...

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New PC

After extensive research, including price checks and reviews, I settled on an affordable mini-PC with great flexibility despite my longstanding Mac preference. My new PC features Intel Pentium 4,...

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Happy Holidays

2004 wrap with trips to Italy and Greece, plus a few short jaunts captured in photos & cross-stitches of Pamela framed this November! First picture frame experience too! #travelgoals...

Travel

Loire Valley

Explored three French Loire castles: Blois' multi-style architecture, Chenonceau'de luxurious garden and Catherine de Medici’s widow residence; visited Chambord with its unique double spiral...

Travel

Chateau de Versailles

Exploring Paris' autumnal charm: vibrant tree hues along boulevards and the Bois de Boulogne offer picturesque scenes despite overcast skies—a perfect fall day for photography at Versailles, even on...

Travel

Greece

Greek vacation blog: After Italy, we chose Greece for a week-long trip post Olympics '04 but were skeptical about guided tours initially; however, they turned out great as we met new people and...

General

Opera - Alcina

Experiencing opera for first time was magical, thanks to Francois's guidance at the Parisian Opera Garnier. The stunning architecture and refreshment areas complemented our enjoyment of ALCINA'...

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Paris in night mode

Paris twilight photo adventure captures landmarks, cabaret, and Parliament; concludes with Eiffel Tower shot from Pont de Garigliano after a night spent exploring iconic sights.

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DisneyLand - Paris

Despite initial reluctance, a family trip to Paris' Disneyland proved enjoyable for three friends who appreciated roller coasters, shows, and fireworks. Next on their wish list is Astrix Park.

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Musee Guimet

Paris's Asian Museum extends Louvre’s collection with artifacts mainly from South Asia, offering a familiar yet unique experience next to the Iena Metro Station in Paris. Visitors can expect diverse...