Patricia Dyer
L’As du Fallafel
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...
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Patricia Dyer
- Dec 2, 2021
- 4 min
Tim Hotel Montmartre
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...
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Patricia Dyer
- Nov 22, 2021
- 1 min
The Bouquinistes of Paris
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...
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Patricia Dyer
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
Flamenco 💃 Pt. 1
Spain Barcelona Flamenco Fun Facts - Part 1 If Spain is known for one thing, it’s flamenco dancing. So naturally, while in Barcelona...
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Patricia Dyer
- Nov 22, 2021
- 1 min
Flamenco 💃 Pt. 2
Spain Barcelona Flamenco Fun Facts - Part 2 💃 Flamenco makes use of such elements as “call and response,” stomping (similar to tap...
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Patricia Dyer
- Nov 22, 2021
- 1 min
Flamenco 💃 Pt. 3
Spain Barcelona Flamenco Fun Facts - Part 3 💃 As flamenco was “brought inside,” it quickly became an organized dance form like ballet. ...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 23, 2021
- 1 min
The Louvre - Down Under
Paris Musée Louvre The history of the Louvre Museum actually begins below ground. On the lower levels, visitors can view foundational...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 23, 2021
- 2 min
Bistrot de L’Oulette
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...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 18, 2021
- 1 min
Travel Tip #8 - Part 1
One thing I really appreciate about staying in hotels versus apartment rentals is that I typically have use of a metal safe. Usually the...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 18, 2021
- 1 min
Travel Tip #8 - Part 2
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...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 18, 2021
- 2 min
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
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....
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 18, 2021
- 1 min
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Part 2 Have you ever visited Galeries Haussmann Paris or Dubai? How did you like the store? Galeries Lafayette Haussmann 40 Boulevard...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 18, 2021
- 1 min
The Cupola
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Part 3 The Cupola (Dome) 10 Fun Facts: Inaugurated in 1912. Designed in Art Nouveau style by architect...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 18, 2021
- 4 min
Hôtel Jeanne d’Arc Le Marais
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...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 18, 2021
- 1 min
Loggia Della Signoria
Perseus with the Head of Medusa Benvenuto Cellini (1545-54) Florence, Italy Loggia Della Signoria (Loggia dei Lanzi) This famous loggia,...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 11, 2021
- 2 min
Musée de Louvre Paris
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...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 11, 2021
- 2 min
Musée du Louvre Paris
Part 2 - Fun Facts: According to Condé Nast Traveler (owner of Vogue Magazine), it would take approximately 200 days to see all the art...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 9, 2021
- 1 min
Gail’s Artisan Bakery
London - When I visit the Tate Modern Museum, I always make time for a bite to eat at Gail’s Artisan Bakery. Attractive surroundings...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 9, 2021
- 1 min
Travel Tip #7
Go South! ...of the Equator! Remember, spring and summer in the USA is fall and winter south of the equator. Fall and winter = the...
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Patricia Dyer
- Sep 8, 2021
- 2 min
Seine River Cruise
Paris - All photos from deck of Seine river cruise Although a very touristy thing to do, a Seine river cruise is a great way to...
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Patricia Dyer
- Dec 10, 2021
- 1 min
L’As du Fallafel
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...
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Patricia Dyer
- Dec 2, 2021
- 4 min
Tim Hotel Montmartre
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...
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