…And do you have a favorite Paris hotel? The Travel Belles tackle the practical question of travel information-gathering, and dream about best places to stay in the City of Light. ... Read more
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Book Review: Paris, My Sweet: A Year in the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate)
Paris, My Sweet: A Year in the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate) by Amy Thomas I have a confession to make. The last time I visited Paris I gained ... Read more
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Budget Restaurants In Paris: Yes, Really
Paris may be known for its cuisine, but it's not well known for its budget restaurants. But with a little insider know how, it's entirely possible.
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Café Gourmand: The Paris Secret to Desserts and Waistlines
In deference to my jeans, which I’d prefer to continue wearing, I don’t order dessert all that often anymore, with one small exception: the café gourmand.
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Paris: Off the Beaten Track Spots for Foodies and Art Lovers
There’s no shortage of material on visiting Paris. If you’re anything like me, before you even make it to the City of Lights, you’ve probably paged through one or a ... Read more
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French Roasted Chicken and My Love Affair with French Food
But alas, until I can return to my favorite city in the world, I am on a constant quest to cook as much French food and recreate the unique culinary experiences as much as possible. No, this is not a Julia Child project where I cook everything in her cookbook…
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What Kind of Travel Planner are You?
I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a “fly by the seat of my pants” kind of person. So it’s no surprise that when it comes to planning my husband's and my trips and vacations I don’t leave anything to chance.
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Paris Parks and Picnic Adventure
Pack up your picnic basket with baguette, Camembert and pâté, because we’re going on a Parisian park adventure.
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Serendipity Moment and a Paris Legend
Travel serendipity happens all the time, but I'm not sure we are always present enough to recognize it. Which begs the question, is it serendipity if no one is there to see it?