Guides to European Destinations

The Mediterranean and Northern Europe offer some of the most exciting and historic ports of call anywhere. Get ready for your European port visits and make your time ashore more worthwhile by adding our port guides to your cruise planning. Use the link buttons below as a quick way to explore a selection of EuropeanContinue reading “Guides to European Destinations”

Running the 4 Minute Louvre: A 1965 American Adventure

Shortly after graduating high school the summer of 1965 found me in Paris visiting a Parisian exchange student, Jean Paul that had spent some time with my family the year before. At the same time a classmate of mine was also in Paris with her parents. For a few days Jean Paul, Beth and IContinue reading “Running the 4 Minute Louvre: A 1965 American Adventure”

Todays Image – Tai Chi On The Seine

A Tai Chi class along the Seine in Paris gets an audience from a passing sightseeing boat. Again, while on a morning stroll along the river this picture just demanded to be taken. Please Join Us We understand that probably the last thing you really want is more mail filling up your email box, but pleaseContinue reading “Todays Image – Tai Chi On The Seine”

Image Of The Day • Up From The Seine

Very little is as romantic in this world as leisurely strolls along the Seine River in Paris. Known for its picturesque views, iconic bridges, and charming floating cafes and restaurants. It’s a perfect way to soak in the beauty and charm of this remarkable city. The River Seine has also been the backdrop for dozensContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Up From The Seine”

Todays Featured Poster • The Eiffel Tower

The iconic symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower is an iron tower on the Champ de Mars. Named for the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Locally nicknamed “La dame de fer” (the iron lady), it was constructed in 1887 as the centerpiece of the 1889 World’s Fair. These giclée printsContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • The Eiffel Tower”

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Fireworks Bastille Day In Paris

A Short Story Traveling And An Unexpected Bastille Day We had been traveling through southern France for a week and intended to finish with a few days in Paris since that was where we would catch our flight home. When we planned this trip we hadn’t realized that July 14th was Bastille Day. When weContinue reading “Fireworks Bastille Day In Paris”