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ABC Tips on Visiting FRANCE
ABC Tips on Visiting France Since 1997, I have traveled to France numerous times to visit my French family. Even though I (am embarrassed to say I) have yet to visit the Louvre, I have visited France (even the Eiffel Tower) like a local. I'm sharing my favorite tips on visiting France here—in my usual alphabetical way. [...]
FRANCE: Seeing Paris by Boat or Bus
Seeing Paris by Boat or Bus It's a rare occasion that I surrender to any tour that is not preceded by the word "Food." However, I make a wholehearted exception to both the Bateaux Mouches and the double decker bus tours of Paris. Seeing Paris by boat or bus gives you a fabulous overview of the city, so you can get do a much better job exploring it [...]
FRANCE: Climbing the Arc de Triomphe
Climbing the Arc de Triomphe While I'm one to favor the less beaten path, I would be remiss if I didn't urge you to see the Arc de Triomphe while in Paris. Even better — CLIMBING the Arc de Triomphe! You mustn't simply gaze at it from afar. Or stroll around the base. You really must climb to the top. That's where [...]
Best Adventurous Motorcycle Roads in the US
Best Adventurous Motorcycle Roads in the US by Kiara Wilson | Motorcycle House There’s a wide range of motorcycle roads in the US, from beach view routes, snow-peaked mountains, and open farm country to small towns and big cities. You name it! If you're a riding enthusiast, there is so much in store for you in this country. You will [...]
A Delicious Try The World Review
Try The World Review I found something cool and I want to share it with you—it's called "Try the World" and this is my official and most delicious Try the World review. Mostly, I love being a grown up. But, there's one thing I positively, definitely, absolutely miss. Remember the I-can't-sleep anticipation and rip-the-wrapping-off joy of all those birthday and [...]
GLAMPING IN MALIBU: Murray Shares His Airstream
GLAMPING IN MALIBU Murray Shares His Airstream My teenage girl and I were long overdue for a mom-daughter wander. She "requested" two simple things—a beach and no hostels. I insisted on two equally simple things—no airplanes and unique accommodations. With help from the internet, we narrowed it down to two destinations—Santa Barbara or Malibu. Toss a coin? Eeny meeny? Nope. The [...]