There was a time not long ago, German Catholics would do their spring cleaning on Good Friday to get their Protestant neighbours’ blood pressure sky high. (To get back at them, the Protestants would party on All Saints Day.) That’s tame, considering what they do in the Philippines on Good Friday. Not only do they ...
Outdoor enthusiasts, you can still have your fun even on city breaks. Yes, even in Paris. There are hiking and biking trails, some less than an hour away from the City of Lights. Take a day hike before or after you visit the Chateau de Versailles. Make sure you pack a picnic for the whole ...
As we’ve always been telling friends and visitors to Paris, the City of Light is small and compact and most sites can be explored on foot if one plans the itinerary well. If one is coming from Montmartre to Belleville, the way out is all downhill but obviously the return, after a day’s walk, would ...
That’s Dominique at Les Muses de Montmartre. You can forgive me the headline. Dominique is not only a very talented hairdresser but great fun and uber friendly too. Ever since he took over the salon of my former hairdresser, I’ve never looked anywhere else. I’m not the only one to love him and appreciate his ...
