Les Buttes, or Head for the Hills Paris
A long-time Paris resident recently wrote to me: I always try to encourage my friends to go off of the beaten path – see some new areas – which …
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Cell phones Paris
U.S. based carriers offer different plans for phone calls, access to email and the internet. Check carefully before leaving to avoid unpleasant surprises when using your cell phone or …
Canal Saint-Martin Paris
Go by metro to the Republique station (Lines 3, 5, 9, 11) and walk over to the canal. You will be in the 10th arrondissement, in the northeast part …
Appropriate attire Paris
What I have to say here applies to any situation where you are traveling outside of your comfort zone. When we are at home, we know how to dress, …
Japanese Restaurant of Paris
Japanese tourists flock in droves to the area around the Opera, and the result is that there are lots of Japanese restaurants in the side streets running off the …
Common Sense Paris
An American friend who has lived in Paris for over 40 years, and who has seen her share of visitors come and go suggests these simple precautions: Do not …
Cafe Gourmand Paris
Over the past few years many brasseries, cafes and restaurants have added cafe gourmand to their dessert menu. If a gourmet is someone who appreciates fine food, a gourmand …
Hammam de Paris
Years ago my friend Elaine introduced me to the hammam, located in the Mosquee de Paris. The hammam or Turkish bath, is a series of steam heated rooms, starting …
Paris Map Tourist Attractions
France WESTERN EUROPE VOLUNTEERING Opportunities for volunteer work are more abundant in Eastern Europe than in other areas of the continent. Habitat for Humanity and Peace Corps placements, for …
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Many hotels offer pension and demi-pension rates. Pension is equivalent to American Plan with three meals included in the rate. Demi-pension is similar to the Modified American Plan, MAP, …