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June 10th, 2008

We Are The Champions

 
Americans, according to a survey done by Expedia-Harris Poll of 4000 hotel managers from around the world, come in first place (don’t we always want to win?) at being the rudest tourists.  We complain the most when it comes to accommodations and are the worst dressed–no real surprise there.  We also are among the least tidy […]

By Kim -- 3 comments

May 6th, 2008

Paris Cocktails

 Once again, we here on the Travel Channel at b5media are participating in a “channel” post if you will.  Our guy out in DC, Jon, The DC Traveler, invited all of us to participate in World Cocktail Week, ” established to celebrate the rich history of the cocktail and recognize the craftsmanship and skill of the bartenders who have […]

By Kim -- 0 comments

May 5th, 2008

La Nuit des Musées

I have a great deal of admiration for the way the French embrace  their cultural heritage.  Often times, they stubbornly cling to ideas that came to life hundreds of years ago, having been passed down from generation to generation which to those of us looking in, can seem outdated.  And yet, you cannot convince them […]

By Kim -- 0 comments

May 2nd, 2008

La Foire de Paris

 
 If you are touring Paris and have become overwhelmed with museums, statues, historically significant art and architecture, which can easily happen,  I have something that is still a feast for the eyes and you can leave the guidebooks in the hotel.    
La Foire de Paris (The Paris Trade Fair) is a huge gathering of […]

By Kim -- 0 comments

March 16th, 2008

Wine….For About The 28th Time

I write about wine a lot because I like it a lot and enjoy learning as much as I can about it, whether I am drinking French, Italian, Spanish–whatever country happens to be in my glass.  Also, it’s a big deal here.  If you are lucky enough to be in Paris on the weekend of […]

By Kim -- 0 comments

February 12th, 2008

Salon du Livres

Should you be lucky enough to be in Paris from the 14th to 19th of March you have to promise that you will, for me, since I won’t be there, go to the Salon du Livres.  This is a book lover’s paradise.  It is a French trade show for publishers of all sorts of books: […]

By Kim -- 0 comments

January 28th, 2008

Paris Writers Workshop

For all you aspiring writers or those of you who have been thinking about taking your work to the next level, here’s a little something that might get you to pack your bags and run away for a few days this summer! 

 The 20th annual Paris Writers Workshop, sponsered by WICE, a non-profit volunteer organization committed […]

By Kim -- 4 comments

October 22nd, 2007

What a Difference a Country Makes!

When you think about the recent divorce between French President Sarkozy and the former First Lady, things were definitely far from cosy, to say the least! What’s interesting, however, is the way the French perceive this marital seperation and the way the American public would react if an American president were to divorce his wife after […]

By Lynn -- 5 comments

October 14th, 2007

This ‘Fair Weather Fan’ Will Now Return To Shopping!

As I wrote in my first post about the Coupe du Monde de Rugby, I was not interested in watching the games and said I would rather do some serious shopping instead! Well, can I help it if rugby fever just took over Paris big-time and swept me up along with it?!
After yesterday’s match with […]

By Lynn -- 5 comments

October 12th, 2007

Rendez-vous With Les Bleus, the Brits and Pavarotti?!

I never thought that I would be writing more than one post about rugby on my blog, but can I help it if Paris fans continue to grow as Les Bleus continue to win! I mean when even the statues in Paris begin to wear rugby T-shirts or you see T-shirts suspended in the middle […]

By Lynn -- 0 comments

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