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Standing in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle (also called the Place de l’Étoile) at the western end of the Champs-Élyseés, the Arc de Triomphe is the largest triumphal arch in the world. It honors those who bravely fought for France, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars, and beneath the arch is the tomb [...]
One of my favorite places in Paris is the Pantheon, a neo-Classical church in the Latin Quarter. It was modeled after the Pantheon in Rome and topped with a dome similar to the one on Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London. Although it was originally an abbey, it now primarily serves as a burial place for [...]
The Louvre is one of the most famous museums in the world, and most trips to Paris (at least first trips) include a visit to this famous spot located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement (map). The building, originally a palace, is now home to some of the world’s most [...]
Happy Memorial Day weekend! For those of us here in the United States, it’s the kickoff to summer. And although it’s cloudy and rainy here in Seattle, I’m not letting that get in the way of celebrating the changing of the season. I have a quick list of travel reads for today, so take a [...]
If the thought of a beautiful bag, a decadent pair of heels, or the luxurious feel of the fabric of a finely crafted suit make you swoon, then an afternoon on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris may be your definition of heaven. The Champs-Élysées is not only one of the most recognized street names [...]
Before you get too engrossed with today’s 2010 Olympic Winter Games coverage, I invite you to spend some time with some great travel posts discovered this past week: Whether you’re an active traveler, a vicarious traveler, or an armchair traveler, you’ll find something to capture your imagination. Euro Cheapo suggests that sometimes the best choice [...]
During the holiday season it seems like I watch lots of movies. Whether it’s catching up on television, renting videos, or indulging in pay-per-view, it’s an enjoyable way to spend some lazy winter days. Assuming you like the movie, of course. I like a variety of movies, but the ones at the top of my [...]
Since I’m a big museum buff, I knew that I’d be spending a lot of time visiting museums while I was in Paris. As part of my pre-departure research, I prepared a pretty long list of museums that I’d like to visit, and while I knew that I would only be able to see a [...]
I am constantly reading all the other great travel posts, both for information and inspiration. Sometimes, these posts expose me to new places or things that I put down on my must-see list. Other times, they convey the emotions of travel, a destination, or experience. Sometimes they’re fun and just downright silly. Whatever the reasons [...]
One of my favorite museums in Paris was the Musee Rodin in the First Arrondissement. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, this collection of sculptures and other artwork was wonderful. I took the photo of these hands, and don’t even recall what the sculpture was called. For some reason, I found them compelling. Join a group of other [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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