Pâté in Paris: Opinel in Hand
I showed up to the pâté-making gig with knife in hand. Well, knife in hand, and hand in pocket, to be more accurate. I’ve never had reason to distrust the inexplicable karma-racking kindness of people from Couchsurfing, however perplexing their generosity; but waiting at the door of a stranger who had extended the invitation for [...]
Great ideas for days out in Paris this summer
Visiting the French capital is a great opportunity to experience one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, and with a multitude of cheap Paris hotel rooms available, it can be a trip that doesn’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of activities and attractions to keep you occupied, whether you’re looking to do [...]
Romancing off the Beaten Path – in Paris
Of all the cities that have international reputations, Paris is probably one of the most renowned. Lauded for its cheese, wine, fashion, and romance, it’s very easy to plan a visit by contacting any number of companies who are just waiting to capitalise on the city’s popularity. This is particularly true where romance- especially honeymoons- [...]
Magic Paris, Meet Real Paris: Direct from My Travel Journal
Maybe Erica’s post on her first trip to Paris just has me nostalgic, but I find myself flipping through the travel journal I filled out five years ago, when I spent a summer in France. And while I’m mostly basking in the memories, I find myself cringing a little when I think of how naive [...]
Travel Haunts
“Cemeteries are fascinating, they’re a living representation of the culture, the history, the passion of the civilization that deposits its dead there; they’re a spiritual link to the past.” -John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil For both the living and the dead, cemeteries can be the most peaceful of [...]
We Came, We Saw, We Got Stranded by Iceland Air
I’ve noticed that lately, a number of Go Girl’s fabulous, fearless females have been writing about their recent airport experiences/traumas/catastrophes, a theme that seems to unite all world travelers as we embark upon our entirely unique journeys. It’s hard to find a decently priced flight these days without consenting to an obscenely long layover in [...]
How to Honeymoon in Style
Cultural stereotypes are one of the most persistent facts of life. No matter where you’ve been, and no matter how true or untrue they may be, the beliefs that Italy has the best pizza, Switzerland the best chocolate, Japan the best sushi, and America the best burgers will continue to follow you wherever you are [...]
Review: Paris, Moi and the Gang
Review On the Go: Paris, Moi and The Gang: A Memoir… of Sorts centers around a year author Frances Gendlin spent living in Paris while writing a travel guide about the city. The book is filled with lovable characters, amusing anecdotes and the author’s genuine love for the City of Light. Gendlin’s writing is witty, [...]
Dark History in the City of Light
It’s easy to plan a visit to Paris that appreciates the city for only part of what it is: you float along the Seine on a bateau-mouche, climb the famous towers of Notre Dame, watch the light show at the Eiffel Tower, gaze at the Venus de Milo or Monet’s water lilies, and then while [...]
Paris from on High
Most major cities in the world boast about their tallest local skyscraper, monument or mountain. Apparently, building really tall things and then charging people to climb to the top and look around is one of humanity’s favorite activities. Despite the building height restriction laws put into place after the construction of the 59-story Tour Montparnasse [...]
