People fall into two camps: those who have visited Paris and those who want to. Rumour has it people exist who don’t have Paris on their Must See list. Let’s blame this failing on grade-school grammar trauma and Monsieur Sagar who forced us to declare, “J’ai un stylo,” or was that, “Je suis un stylo?” Verbs are scary, but a trip to the third most visited city in the world shouldn’t be. Travellers often prepare lists — whether rigid or flexible — of landmarks, restaurants, and museums they’ve …
Five Day Trips from Paris
Every trip to France is a chance to explore hidden or off the beaten path gems. The region around Paris, or Île-de-France, holds many treasures that don't see the same traffic as their more famous neighbours Euro Disney and Versailles, and these can be visited in day trips from Paris. A short drive or RER (commuter train) ride out of the city and the traditional village houses pressed around church squares and bustling, small towns replace Haussmann-style apartment buildings. …
How To Be A Good Houseguest
You’ve saved your money, arranged time off from the daily routine, and arrived by plane, train, or automobile to parts unknown. Okay, maybe not entirely unknown if you’re visiting a friend or your ancestral home, but at the very least you are out of your house. These visits can range in length from a weekend away to a few weeks overseas and are a welcome break. If you play your cards right, don’t act like Goldilocks eating everyone else’s porridge and breaking furniture, and learn how to be …
