The humble toilet; it’s an essential part of our daily lives but not very exciting to talk about. However, it does have an interesting history which dates back to ancient times. Click here if you’re interested in learning more. The idea for this post started several years ago in a hotel restroom in Bergen, Norway.... Continue Reading →
Guest Blogger – My Paris Correspondent
Some of you may remember reading about my dear friend and fellow Francophile, Shirley Riley. We met when we all lived in Mukilteo, WA; she attended one of theTravelskecther’s workshops titled: Yes! You Can Travel Sketch! Terry and Shirley became fast friends and soon, along with Shirley’s husband, Jim, the four of us were getting... Continue Reading →
Paris by the Numbers – 18th and 19th
My Paris by the Numbers series continues this week with the 18th and 19th arrondissements. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, there are 20 arrondissements in Paris and with this post, I have just one left; whew! The landmarks I have chosen in each neighborhood are the ones that appealed to us, so this isn’t... Continue Reading →
Paris by the Numbers – 17th
My Paris by the Numbers series continues this week with the 17th arrondissement. As I’ve mentioned in 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 are the ones that appealed to us, so this won’t... Continue Reading →
Paris by the Numbers, 15th and 16th
My Paris by the Numbers series continues this week with the 15th and 16th arrondissements. As I’ve mentioned in 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 are the ones that appealed to us, so... Continue Reading →
Paris by the Numbers 13th and 14th
My Paris by the Numbers series continues this week with the 13th and 14th arrondissements. As I’ve mentioned in 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 are the ones that appealed to us, so... Continue Reading →
Paris by the Numbers – 7th and 8th
My Paris by the Numbers series continues this week with the 7th and 8th arrondissements. 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... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →