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Patricia Dyer
Feb 23, 20243 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...
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Patricia Dyer
Nov 22, 20211 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...
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Patricia Dyer
Nov 22, 20211 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...
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Patricia Dyer
Sep 23, 20211 min read
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, 20212 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...
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Patricia Dyer
Sep 18, 20211 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...
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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...
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Patricia Dyer
Sep 18, 20214 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...
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Patricia Dyer
Sep 18, 20211 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,...
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Patricia Dyer
Sep 11, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 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...
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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...
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Patricia Dyer
Sep 8, 20212 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...
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Patricia Dyer
Sep 2, 20215 min read
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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Patricia Dyer
Jun 19, 20212 min read
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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Patricia Dyer
May 23, 20241 min read
Great Eats Ubud, Bali
Affordable, moderately priced restaurant in Ubud, Bali that I can not recommend enough.
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Patricia Dyer
Feb 23, 20243 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...
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