The Paris Traveler » Blogroll http://www.theparistraveler.com Travel information to help you fall in love with Paris Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:25:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 “T” Is For The Travel Channel http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/05/t-is-for-the-travel-channel/ http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/05/t-is-for-the-travel-channel/#comments Sat, 31 May 2008 13:30:40 +0000 http://www.theparistraveler.com/t-is-for-the-travel-channel/ Post from: The Paris Traveler

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 Each month, our Travel Channel at b5media puts together posts that have a common theme based on what our editor, Mary Jo over at The Seattle Traveler and Fly Away Cafe comes up with.  I have been remiss in pointing this out to you readers and shame on me. So today I am going to link you to all the bloggers who participated in this month’s theme which was “T” for travel.  Enjoy your little trip around the world!

  • At Europe String, Jul brings us lots of “T’s” with her list of favorite European destinations that start with the letter T.
  • At Filipina Soul, Grace celebrates her second year biogging with a look back at the Top 20 Best Posts at Filipina Soul.  Choose your favorite!
  • At Flyaway Cafe, T is for Trevi Fountain and Three Coins in the Fountain.  Why don’t you toss one in, too?
  • At Let’s Visit Asia, Ruth says that T is for the Tarsier, the world’s smallest primate at 4-5 inches in height.  How adorable!
  • At Sirened, T is for Talking Political Heads, as Alex give us his view of the newscasters who brings us 24-hour news commentary.
  • At Starked DC, T is for lots of things, Starked DC Style.  See if you can guess what’s on the list.  And Happy Birthday J-Michael!
  • At The Atlanta Traveler, Claudine tells us that T is for Tasty Hotdogs at the Varsity, a favorite place for locals and tourist.
  • At The Chicago Traveler, Matt says that Chicago is all about “T” Time, with lots of tall buildings, Top Chef, and the Taste of Chicago.
  • At The DC Traveler, Jon says that T is for Treasure, in his post Hidden Treasures of Afghanistan., about an exhibit at the National Gallery of Art.
  • At The Denver Traveler, Shawn Marie suggests Two T’s to Travel To.  Can you guess where?
  • At The Disney Traveler, Susan takes us back to an earlier musical time, and THE Monkees:  Check Out Davy Jones at Disney.
  • At The Hawaii Traveler. TNT is Dynamite, and Jody tells us what TNT she’s talking about.
  • At The Kuala Lumpur Traveler, THE Heat is On for judiciary reform.  Read what Che thinks about that ambitious undertaking.
  • At The Las Vegas Adventurer, T is For Taxi Tips.  It’s almost as complicated as learning to play craps!
  • At The London Traveler, T is for Tea.  Make your choice and drink up!
  • At The New York City Traveler, T is for Transportation, and Heather gives us detailed instructions in her Transportation Round-Up: Getting Into, Out Of, and Around New York City.
  • At The Paris Traveler, Kim is Takin’ it to the Streets, with her post about strikes and protests in France.
  • At The Seattle Traveler, you’ll get not just T, but all the other letters of the alphabet, too, withSeattle A to Z. a listing of quintessential must-sees in the city.
  • AT The South Florida Traveler, T is for Taste, and Katherine’s round up of all sorts of delicious dining choices.  It’ll be hard to make a selection.
  • At The Sydney Traveler, Lauren also says that T is for Tea, in her post Tea for Two, or Even More. 
  • At The Tokyo Traveler, T is for Trains in Tokyo, and Shane’s explanation of the Yamanote line.
  • At The Toronto Traveler, Justin puts it simply with T is for Toronto. and some of his favorite locations in the city.

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     I don’t know how many of you that read The Paris Traveler are bloggers or individuals that visit because you have a passion for Paris.  Both are great groups to be a part of–some of you might even be members of both like me!  I read other blogs every day, not because I blog, more because they’re about something I enjoy or someone has an incredible sense of humor which I value and it comes across in their writing or they whisk me away to some wonderful place with beautiful pictures and graphics.  All good reasons to keep coming back day after day.

    I have to admit that one of my favorite blogs isn’t one that I can spend a great deal of time reading as I don’t even understand it–it’s all in Italian.  And I can’t read ANY Italian.  Which explains a lot about me I suppose!!! 

    Cucinare Lontano written by Jean-Michel Carasso, is a globally inspired blog that involves cooking, eating, drinking, dancing, music, basically anything that celebrates life.  The author who is French, born in Paris, currently lives in Florence, writes his posts in Italian but speaks and writes perfect English as well.  All good things as far as I’m concerned.  I love being surprised each morning by where he takes me on his tour of the world or what yummy recipes he posts that I try to interpret and recreate for myself.  In the process, I may even learn some Italian.  

    Yesterday, Jean-Michel left a comment on my blog to go visit his in order to collect a prize.  Intrigued, I did so immediately and with my very inept Italian skills was able to conclude that he had chosen my blog as one of his favorites:  Kim che mi fa morire di nostalgia con la sua Parigi!” or for those of you who don’t know Italian as well as I do, my posts make him die of nostalgia for my Paris”.  Wow, coming from someone who was born here and truly understands the essence of being French, I was incredibly touched and honored.  

    So today, I send you off to visit some of the places around the Internet that I would consider my favorites and pass along the MEME (R)EVOLUTION award. 

    I hope you enjoy these places as much as I do.   

     

      

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    ]]>     Kristin EspinasseI stumbled upon a blog the other day that I found to be not only entertaining, but also informative for those of you who love France, but don’t speak the language. Or perhaps you speak just a little, but you’re not really comfortable carrying on an intense conversation. In the short time that I’ve been blogging here, I’m pleased to say that my readers come from more than 60 countries! I know that many of you are multi-lingual, yet I don’t know how many of you speak French. So, for those of you who would like to get a feel for the language, or to extend your conversation beyond the weather, then there is a blog called French Word A Day.

    Kristin EspinasseThe blog I’m talking about is written by Kristin Espinasse an American from Phoenix, Arizona who married a Frenchman and moved to Provence. She now has two children and has written a book about her life in France called Words in a French Life. What I like about her blog is she teaches her readers, not only French words, but also typical French expressions that are used in everyday life.  What a breath of fresh air as opposed to my “Pet Peeve” where so many bloggers in the blogosphere just add French words into their posts for no apparent reason other than to show people how much, (or how little!) French they know!

    Words in a French LifeBut enough about that! Kristin’s blog is a look into her life in France with her husband Jean-Marc, caring for their vineyard, their two children, Jackie and Max, and we mustn’t forget their dog, Braise! If you’re trying to brush up on your French or you want to learn some useful idioms then be sure to visit Kristin’s blog! It’s a charming way to learn about life in France and to pick up those necessary French words and phrases for that trip you’ve been dreaming about!

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    ]]>     Shakespeare & CompanyI remember the first time I popped into this bookstore back in 1971. George Whitman seemed ageless even back then. He greeted me warmly and started chatting about books. I can no longer remember exactly what the conversation was, but I do remember that before long there was a group of us strangers talking like a bunch of old friends over a cup of tea.

    George is the owner of this famous haven for writers, poets, wanderlusts travelers, and any book lover who happens to come through his door. George himself has become somewhat of an institution, just like his shop.

    George At His DeskHe was born in Boston and went to Paris in ‘46 after the war. In 1951 he not only opened his bookstore, more importantly he opened his home and his heart to thousands of people. If you couldn’t afford a hotel, George would put you up and feed you in exchange for working in his shop. His one request – that you read a book a day. He was not only feeding your body, he was feeding your mind. Throughout the years, this policy hasn’t changed. I read recently that over 50,000 people received his warm hospitality and stayed in what he calls his “Tumbleweed Hotel”.

    Shakespeare & Company needless to say is not like your average bookstore. Throughout the years, run-ins with authorities for engaging in “an illegal business” (selling his books) wouldn’t stop George. He would convert his shop into a lending library, a poetry reading place, or for seminars until things cooled and he could go back to his business of selling books.

    Time Was Soft ThereThe history of this bookstore is rich and many famous writers have stopped in to say hello. TV shows, films, and books have all featured Shakespeare & Company in their works. A documentary titled, Portrait of a Bookstore as an Old Man, was made in 2005. The same year, a book by Jeremy Mercer, Time Was Soft There: A Paris Sojourn at Shakespeare & Co. tells of his time there.

    For me over the years, it’s been the place to go when I want a good English novel to enjoy. My last visit was just a month ago and each time it’s like stepping back into the past. Not much has changed on the inside; books are still in every nook and cranny. The faces aren’t the same, but the people working in the shop are still young, and there’s always someone who aspire to one day become a famous writer.

    Books EverywhereGeorge is 93 years-old and has retired now. His daughter, Sylvia Beach Whitman, named after his good friend Sylvia Beach, (who had the first Shakespeare and Company), took over the reins for her father a few years back. Last year George received from the French Minister of Culture the “Officier des Arts et Lettres” medal. He was awarded this honor for his contributions to the arts for over fifty years.

    Stop in, I’m sure you’ll spend hours there and who knows, you may end up chatting with George himself.  The store is almost directly across from Notre-Dame Cathedral on the Left Bank. It’s open everyday from noon until midnight.

    Shakespeare & Company
    37 Rue de la Bucherie
    Paris 75005
    tel. 01.43.25.40.93
    Métro: Saint-Michel

    Photo Credits: Flickr

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