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Europe’s Castles: Find Your Own CamelotPart 1: Castles of France and Portugal
By Laura B. FoyBefore the castle days of Camelot in England with its round table politics and jousting, honorable knights, continental Europe was also building castles that were breathtaking. Wherever you traverse the European continent, somewhere a castle will find you. From the Portuguese Atlantic in the town [...]
Contrary to popular belief, the true French kiss does not actually involve any tongue – sorry!
The French kiss, or bise, is a form of greeting, like a handshake, except done on each side of the cheek. Also unlike the handshake, the way of doing the bise differs from region to region. That is to say [...]
Paris: General Info – Paris, FranceParis was named for the Parisii or Quarisii tribe, a celtic tribe coming from Germany, that settled here during the middle of the third century B.C. Before their arrival, the city was known as Lucotecia or Lutetia.
The city has always been a major crossroads throughout its history. The islets that form [...]
Eating Out in Paris: Cafe d’Enfer – Paris, France
Caf� d’Enfer
There are many reasons to love Rue Daguerre located in the 14th arrondissement. One portion of Daguerre has been closed off to car traffic. Its market is one of the best and most famous in the neighborhood. A few intriguing shops include my favorite hat shop, [...]
Only 1000 years old
Montpellier is the capital of Languedoc-Rousillon, the biggest wine region in the world, set between the mountains of the Pyrenees and the Rhone River. The thousand-year-old city has preserved its architectural heritage, especially in the medieval center and its lanes. If you like the old stones, you should visit l’Ecusson [...]
1. All of Paris at your feet
A view from the Eiffel Tower will cost you a long wait in line, plus 42 francs for the elevator ride to the second level, or 57 francs to go all the way to the top, or several hundred dollars to have your wallet lifted by one [...]
There are just some things in life that should not be missed, and having no feeling in your legs after all the stairs in Paris is just one of them!
No wonder cellulite is a 20th Century invention. A classic city such as Paris surely did not have electronics taking it’s citizens to glorious views over [...]
