I am not one for crowded street festivals and food stands. In fact, anyone who knows me well, knows that I hate that sort of thing.
But, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to visit the Paris Christmas market. So I ventured out to the Champs Elysées to see one of the largest in the city. I ...
Culture and Tradition
Le Marché aux Puces
Isabelle is putting the final touches on her Paris apartment. To that end, we headed to the flea market in search of chandeliers, a set of andirons, and a fireplace screen. We didn't find the right pieces, but we had fun poking around the market and stumbling upon some interesting artifacts. After ...
A warm welcome to Paris
For my first night in Paris, I was invited to my girlfriend Isabelle's apartment before dinner. What a warm welcome - champagne and caviar near the fire. It was heavenly and the perfect pre-dinner reception.
Isabelle's husband Marc and her daughter Diane below. Her sister Charlie will ...
Home Sweet Home
My home sweet home for the next few days. I have been renting this same apartment for fifteen years. I know a few neighbors, the concierge, and housekeeper. It's become my home away from home, and I couldn't be happier about it. ...
Delta Upgrade – the perks of being faithful
I love the Delta/Air France flight from Chicago O'Hare to Paris Charles de Gaulle. I am a faithful Delta passenger and take this flight all the time. The planes are clean, the staff is wonderful, check-in is easy, and food is acceptable. I must be the luckiest traveler ever. For the third ...
A Moderne Bakery
Beautiful storefronts always catch my eye, but I found this one particularly beautiful. I love gilded signage; the glass is painted on the reverse side. The technique is called églomisé and was very popular during the art nouveau period. ...
