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

Patricia Dyer
May 23, 20241 min read


Cheap Ubud, Bali Hotel Review
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...

Patricia Dyer
Feb 23, 20243 min read


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...

Patricia Dyer
Nov 22, 20211 min read


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...

Patricia Dyer
Nov 22, 20212 min read


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

Patricia Dyer
Nov 22, 20211 min read


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

Patricia Dyer
Nov 22, 20211 min read


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...

Patricia Dyer
Sep 23, 20212 min read


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...

Patricia Dyer
Sep 18, 20211 min read


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...

Patricia Dyer
Sep 18, 20211 min read


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

Patricia Dyer
Sep 18, 20211 min read


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...

Patricia Dyer
Sep 18, 20214 min read


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

Patricia Dyer
Sep 18, 20211 min read


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...

Patricia Dyer
Sep 9, 20211 min read


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...

Patricia Dyer
Sep 9, 20211 min read


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...

Patricia Dyer
Sep 8, 20212 min read


Brassiere De La Tour Eiffel
I recently discovered a cute little bistro literally down the street (only a block away) from the Eiffel Tower. I wanted to rest a bit,...

Patricia Dyer
Sep 8, 20212 min read


Berlin Cathedral
Part 1 I highly recommend Berlin as a fun and cultural travel destination (you know, when the world opens up again). I visited the city...

Patricia Dyer
Sep 8, 20211 min read


Berlin Cathedral
🌸 Part 2 Note - The above and following photographs were my reward after climbing 270 steps to walk outside and around Berlin...

Patricia Dyer
Sep 8, 20211 min read


Musée National Picasso
Paris The Musée National Picasso, housed in a beautiful 17th century mansion, contains an awesome collection of the iconic artist’s...

Patricia Dyer
Sep 8, 20212 min read


Bottega Trevi
Rome Sometimes getting lost can be a good thing. Awhile back, during a visit to Rome, I took a wrong turn (thanks Google Maps!) while...

Patricia Dyer
Sep 3, 20212 min read
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