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    The Bouquinistes of Paris
    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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    Flamenco 💃 Pt. 2
    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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    The Louvre - Down Under
    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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    Bistrot de L’Oulette
    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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    Travel Tip #8 - Part 1
    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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    Travel Tip #8 - Part 2
    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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    Hôtel Jeanne d’Arc Le Marais
    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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    Loggia Della Signoria
    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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    Musée de Louvre Paris
    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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    Musée du Louvre Paris
    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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    Gail’s Artisan Bakery
    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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    Travel Tip #7
    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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    Seine River Cruise
    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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    Travel Tip #6
    Patricia Dyer
    • Sep 7, 2021
    • 0 min

    Travel Tip #6

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    Paris 🙃 Covid 19 🙃 Visitors
    Patricia Dyer
    • Sep 2, 2021
    • 5 min

    Paris 🙃 Covid 19 🙃 Visitors

    My experience in Paris on July 29, 2021 trying to obtain the French Pass Sanitaire: It seems that France’s policies regarding Covid have...
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    Travel Tip #3
    Patricia Dyer
    • Jun 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    Travel Tip #3

    Hop On-Hop Off Bus Great way to see Paris!g Want to see Paris, but short on time, cash and energy? My suggestion – buy a ticket on a hop...
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    L’As du Fallafel
    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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    Tim Hotel Montmartre
    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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