“The World’s Largest Graveyard” – Catacombs of Paris
The Catacombs of Paris My third trip down into the tunnels of the Catacombs of Paris was no less macabre than my first visit. Seeing the stacked skulls and femurs […]
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Lucy Does Paris!
As I’ve previously mentioned, I am a huge fan of I Love Lucy, as are my mother and daughter. So when we found oursevles in Paris at an outdoor cafe, […]
French “Braille”
When my family and I first arrived in Paris, we headed straight for the Eiffel Tower. So did most of the world, it seemed. The lines for tickets and then […]
My Gargoyle
I’ve kept journals my whole life. First diaries, then travel journals. I love to browse and choose just the right one as much as I love writing in them. My favorite journal featured […]
Paris Lockdown
I’ve just returned from my third trip to Paris. (Lucky me!) I went in 1998 with my son, 2011 with my family, and now 2014 with my co-worker. Some things […]
Costa Rican Coffee Tours
The tour guide “plantation workers” at Cafe Britt. If you’re a coffee drinker lucky enough to find yourself in Costa Rica, you’ll probably want to visit a coffee plantation. Near […]
A Glimpse of San Jose
Shortly after I landed in San Jose, Costa Rica, I realized how flawed my planning was. I knew there was a shuttle to the Best Western in downtown San Jose where […]
Julie vs. the Volcano
A few years ago when I went to Costa Rica I’d planned to take a tour to a volcano. Circumstances changed and I had to cancel the tour. I was so […]
Boo! Hiss! Snakes :(
I’m planning a weekend in Thailand and am starting to get a little nervous that history may repeat itself. Since I’m traveling alone, I’ve decided to book a couple sightseeing […]
The Lady in Green
The Hilton Netherland Hotel was constructed in 1930 as one of the most luxurious hotels of its time. The architects later used the same design for the Empire State Building […]
