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Voodoo Donuts
Portland, OR. This has got to be the world’s coolest (and tastiest) donut shops. Where else can you get a maple frosted donut covered in...

Patricia Dyer
May 31, 20211 min read


Charles de Gaulle Tourist Desk
Charles de Gaulle Airport Paris Take advantage of this excellent resource. Multilingual staff ready to orientate visitors to Paris and...

Patricia Dyer
May 30, 20211 min read


Sainte-Chapelle
Paris Unfortunately the interior of Notre Dame will be off-limits to visitors for quite sometime while architects and craftsmen take on...

Patricia Dyer
May 30, 20212 min read


The Sun, The Moon and One Star
The Sun, The Moon and One Star Joan Miró Directly across the street from the Chicago Picasso stands a Joan Miró sculptural masterpiece,...

Patricia Dyer
May 19, 20211 min read


The Flamingo
The Flamingo Alexander Calder I simply love this sculpture. Take note of its size and scale! It was designed by the iconic sculptor...

Patricia Dyer
May 19, 20211 min read


Chicago’s Picasso
The Chicago Picasso It appears that between 1963 and 1974, city officials set out to showcase Chicago as a modern world class city by...

Patricia Dyer
May 19, 20211 min read


Louvre Museum Survival Guide
It has been a year since France has been open to the world. If the French government holds to its June date to welcome visitors back,...

Patricia Dyer
May 15, 20212 min read


Floating Markets - Bangkok
If you ever decide to visit Bangkok, something I strongly encourage, you really must experience the floating markets, which literally...

Patricia Dyer
May 8, 20211 min read



Patricia Dyer
May 8, 20210 min read


The Blackbird - London
If you are looking for classic English cuisine with a friendly atmosphere in a beautifully designed restaurant and pub, look no further...

Patricia Dyer
May 8, 20212 min read


Hôtel des Grandes Ecoles - Paris
This charming 18th century French Hôtel with its cobbled stone courtyard and terrace will have you asking yourself, “Am I still in...

Patricia Dyer
Apr 22, 20212 min read


Breakfast of Champions!
Had a wonderful breakfast (semi-al fresco) at La Villita, one of restaurants on the Sheraton Buganvilias property in Puerto Vallarta,...

Patricia Dyer
Apr 21, 20211 min read


Uno de 50
Although a Spanish brand, I first stumbled upon Uno de 50 while visiting Le Marais in Paris. The brand's designs are extremely unique...

Patricia Dyer
Aug 14, 20201 min read
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