Advice and Money Saving Tips

Sore shoulders at the end of a day after touring a city? Take a look inside your camera bag.  I’m writing this post because…

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Whether you’re stuck indoors or out for a run, listening to a podcast can be a great distraction from today’s worries. I’m writing this…

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I believe getting home from France during the Coronavirus pandemic was easier for me than most due to a few factors: free cancellations, airline…

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When you’re travelling, there’s always that fear that your smartphone will run out of battery power. There are photos to take, directions to get…

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If I could lease a car every time I travel in France, I would. Unfortunately, this option is only available when you need a…

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[Updated July 6, 2020-see note about getting into the Louvre Museum and again October, 2020 to include the latest prices] There are about 250…

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You can book a hotel room or you can stay in a home and live like the locals do. There is nothing like walking…

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The familiar Scout motto is: “Be Prepared”. This is an understatement when it comes to travelling in France. The motto should be, “Be prepared…

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It’s interesting to read complaints from travelers about the lack of water fountains in Paris. Really? All over Paris you can find the historic…

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When in France, do as the French do….and this means it is important to follow the customs and etiquette so that you have a…

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