Affordable, moderately priced restaurant in Ubud, Bali that I can not recommend enough.

GRAHA SANDAT VILLAS The Graha Sadat Villas make for a great first time stay in Bali . Rates at this Ubud hotel tend to be relatively...

Paris Highly recommend L’As Du Fallafel as the French capital’s premier local for both falafels and an inexpensive meal. I’ve eaten here...

Paris, France When it comes to choosing a hotel, I am all about the location. And my last visit to the popular area of Montmartre in...

Bouquinistes Latin Quarter, River Seine Need an idea for a perfect lazy day in Paris? I’d suggest taking a little stroll along the river...

Spain Barcelona Flamenco Fun Facts - Part 1 If Spain is known for one thing, it’s flamenco dancing. So naturally, while in Barcelona...

Spain Barcelona Flamenco Fun Facts - Part 2 💃 Flamenco makes use of such elements as “call and response,” stomping (similar to tap...

Spain Barcelona Flamenco Fun Facts - Part 3 💃 As flamenco was “brought inside,” it quickly became an organized dance form like ballet. ...

Paris Musée Louvre The history of the Louvre Museum actually begins below ground. On the lower levels, visitors can view foundational...

Paris Paris is known for many dishes and one of it’s most popular is escargot (snails). For years, I have searched for “the best...

One thing I really appreciate about staying in hotels versus apartment rentals is that I typically have use of a metal safe. Usually the...

1) After you create a personal code, test the safe while empty by closing the door and inserting your new code to lock it. Then...

Paris, France 🌸Part 1 As I stated in a recent post, whenever I am in Paris a visit to Galeries Lafayette Haussmann really is a must-do....

Part 2 Have you ever visited Galeries Haussmann Paris or Dubai? How did you like the store? Galeries Lafayette Haussmann 40 Boulevard...

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Part 3 The Cupola (Dome) 10 Fun Facts: Inaugurated in 1912. Designed in Art Nouveau style by architect...

Paris During my last visit to Paris (July 2021), I was very keen on exploring the Parisian neighborhood of Le Marais. I’ve always been...

Perseus with the Head of Medusa Benvenuto Cellini (1545-54) Florence, Italy Loggia Della Signoria (Loggia dei Lanzi) This famous loggia,...

Part 1 The former residence of French kings and emperors, the Louvre is now home to one of the world’s most extensive collections of...

Part 2 - Fun Facts: According to Condé Nast Traveler (owner of Vogue Magazine), it would take approximately 200 days to see all the art...

London - When I visit the Tate Modern Museum, I always make time for a bite to eat at Gail’s Artisan Bakery. Attractive surroundings...