A traveler without observation is a bird without wings. Moslih Eddin Saadi Edmonds, Washington
Paris by the Numbers – 6th
My Paris by the Numbers series continues this week with the 6th arrondissement. As I mentioned last week, there are 20 arrondissements in Paris and I’m covering each and every one over the next few months. The landmarks I have chosen in each neighborhood are the ones that appealed to us, so this won’t be... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
An adventurous life does not necessarily mean climbing mountains, swimming with sharks, or jumping off cliffs. It means risking yourself by leaving a little piece of you behind in all those you meet along the way. Shawna Grapentin Marseille, France
Paris by the Numbers – 5th
My Paris by the Numbers series continues this week with the 5th arrondissement, one of the most popular neighborhoods in the city. As I mentioned in the previous posts, there are 20 arrondissements in Paris and I’m covering each and every one over the next few months. The landmarks I have chosen in each neighborhood... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Only one who wanders finds new paths. Norwegian Proverb Laval, France
Paris by the Numbers – 4th
My Paris by the Numbers series continues this week with the 4th arrondissement, one of the most popular in the city as it is packed with monuments. As I mentioned last week, there are 20 arrondissements in Paris and I’m covering each and every one over the next few months. The landmarks I have chosen... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there. Lewis Carroll Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens, Tokyo, Japan
Paris by the Numbers – 2nd and 3rd
I’m continuing this week with my Paris by the Numbers series with the 2nd and 3rd arrondissements, the two smallest neighborhoods in Paris. As I mentioned last week, there are 20 arrondissements in Paris and I’m covering each and every one over the next few months. The landmarks I have chosen in each neighborhood are... Continue Reading →
Veteran’s Day Quote
Yesterday was Veteran’s Day in the US; a day set aside to honor the men and women who have served our country. A similar day was also observed yesterday in Canada, where it’s called Remembrance Day. After seeing Lynette’s post on: In the Net! - Pictures and Stories of Life, I was motivated to share... Continue Reading →