Last month I took a much delayed, but VERY anticipated, trip to Paris. The City of Lights has long called to me, and I was determined to finally make it happen. I decided to share with you my preparation for the trip, and some of the memorable experiences I had while there, over the next few months. The process is one that can be replicated for most destinations. Preparation is a key part of travel, but despite my best efforts to plan as far in advance as possible, some last minute scheduling issues intervened, and I was left with only about a week to pull everything together. This was my first trip to Paris, and despite a flurry of last minute changes, I found that it is a trip that can be done at the last minute. Preparation helps, but if […]
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Princess Grace Returns to Monaco
If you’re looking for one more reason to visit the French Riviera this summer, you may find it in the life of Princess Grace, and the exhibit “The Grace Kelly Years, Princess of Monaco.” This year marks the 25th anniversary of Princess Grace’s death. From July 12th through September 23rd, you can see an exhibit of Grace Kelly’s life at the Grimaldi Forum (10 avenue Princess Grace, Principality of Monaco) shown in 15 rooms that follow her life from her childhood in Philadelphia, to her life as a Hollywood star, to her meeting and 1956 marriage to Prince Rainier, and her role as a Princess, Mother, and fashion icon. Admission to the exhibit is €10 for adults, €6 for students under 25, no charge for children under 12. Here’s a sample of some of the rooms you’ll see: The New […]
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