Paris – Power Nap!

12/12/2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.

No history lesson today. Just my envy of those that can grab a quick shut eye, any time, anywhere! I can never sleep during the day. Except when I am in a moving vehicle. Then I slide into deep slumber. Carcolepsy, I believe that is called! Doesn’t kick in when I am behind the wheel […]

A Passion For Egypt

06/12/2013.Reading time 6 minutes.

A few treasures from the Egyptian Antiquities section of the Louvre Museum & reflections on plundered art and antiquities around the world.

Paris – Surprise Finds!

23/11/2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.

There is no saying what unexpected surprises await you on Paris street corners. Take a look at what I found at the intersection of Rue Aubry le Boucher and Rue Quincampoix, near the Centre Georges Pompidou! Thank you for visiting, and have a great weekend.

The Pigeon Feeder Of Rue Montorgueil

07/11/2013.Reading time 1 minute.

It was obvious the flock knew him well. They flapped around in frenzied anticipation and then swooped down to his feet in an impatient huddle. I hadn’t noticed the arrival of the bent old man with the beatific smile until then, intent as I was on collecting supplies for our picnic on the Seine. He dragged […]

Paris Horizon

25/10/2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.

We all live under the same sky, but we don’t all have the same horizon. ~ Konrad Adenauer Thank you for visiting and have a great weekend.

Institut Du Monde Arabe, Paris – A Hi-Tech Mashrabiyya

21/09/2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

Photo essay on the hi-tech Institute du Monde Arab (World Arab Institute), in Paris, designed by architect Jean Nouvel

Paris – Métro Station Cité

14/09/2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Cité, the only metro station on the Île de la Cité – the island where Paris began – is better known for its original, Hector Guimard designed, sinuous green cast-iron entrance (above). But its interior is no less appealing.Until next time…..happy travels no matter where life takes you.

Paris – Les Meilleur Macaron

03/09/2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

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It seems to me like the whole world and its brother, considers Ladurée the Mecca of fine macarons. I personally know several people whose only request to friends visiting Paris, is to bring back a box of Ladurée goodies. So off I went to Ladurée on our first trip a few years ago, with the greatest expectation […]

Paris – A Moveable Feast!

14/08/2013.Reading time 3 minutes.

Not many might be aware of French gastronomy having been declared ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ by UNESCO. But it shouldn’t come as a surprise really, knowing the French obsession with things culinary. Cuisine is greatly valued in many European societies. But the French take it up a notch. Here cuisine isn’t food. It is a tradition. A symbol […]

Paris – Pont des Arts

10/08/2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Locks of love on the Pont des Arts - Paris

The Pont des Arts. Weighed down by the burden of undying love. Until next time…happy travels, no matter where life takes you.

Paris – L’ancien Et Le Moderne

07/08/2013.Reading time 6 minutes.

Much of the Paris we see today is the product of the gargantuan nineteenth century ‘remaking’ of Paris by Baron Hausmann, that ripped out and restructured entire neighbourhoods, with scant attention to more than 2000 years of accrued history. Its ancient labyrinth of narrow, snaking streets and cramped dwellings, transformed into this sumptuous and alluring […]

A Sunday In Paris

02/08/2013.Reading time 5 minutes.

The biggest allure of a visit to France for me is her array of neighbourhood markets. And Paris is undoubtedly a mecca for market enthusiasts, boasting more than 80 of them, some covered and permanent, and most temporary roving markets – called marchés volants – sprouting up a few days a week. Our Sunday morning starts with […]