Go South! ...of the Equator! Remember, spring and summer in the USA is fall and winter south of the equator. Fall and winter = the...

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...

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,...

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...

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

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

DOSE sits on rue Mouffetard heading towards Place de la Contrescarpe in the Parisian neighborhood famously known as the Latin Quarter....

London Talk about repurposing! Imagine a small food court and a pub. Place them both inside a refurbished church. Add an artisanal...

Paris Auguste Rodin (1840 - 1917) was to sculpture what Einstein was to physics - simply genius! One visit to the Musée Rodin and I am...

Paris, Montmartre When traveling outside the United States, I always find myself bracing as I open the door to my hotel room or...

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...

Visiting multiple museums in Paris can be costly. So save money by visiting on the Free Day - the first Sunday of every month. Just be...

My experience in Paris on July 29, 2021 trying to obtain the French Pass Sanitaire: It seems that France’s policies regarding Covid have...

Fragonard Parfumerie, Paris Whenever I visit Paris, I make it a point to visit Fragonard Perfumerie. The brand has several freestanding...

Looking for inexpensive yet decent and safe lodgings while in London? I would highly recommend LSE Vacation Rentals. The prestigious...

St. Patrick’s Day In Chicago ☘️💚 Five Fun Facts: ☘️Since 1962 Chicago, which continues to have a sustainable and influential Irish...

Paris A shoe lover’s paradise! Part 1 For me, any trip to Paris almost always involves a visit to Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. This...

Paris Part 2 Keys to shoe shopping at Galeries Lafayette: Make sure to have your sales associate direct you to the VAT Refund...