Ultimate Combat – A Journey into Asian Martial Arts
I love museums. Anyone who is a regular reader of Story of a City is probably tired of hearing me say this, but I can’t
My First Podcast! with Travel Experiences Reimagined
I love to talk. If you know me, have met me, been on one of my tours, or, heaven forbid, have received one of my
Picpus Cemetery – A Quiet Oasis with a Tragic Past
There are 14 cemeteries within the city limits of Paris. The largest is Père-Lachaise, which is over 44 hectares in size. It is also a
The Top 5 Views of Paris (that aren’t from the Eiffel Tower)
I recently climbed to the top of the towers of Amiens Cathedral to take in the beautiful views of that city. And as I climbed
Botticelli: Artist & Designer, and on Loan to France
Alessandro Filipepi, more commonly known as Sandro Botticelli, is considered to be one of the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance. His works attract millions
The Galerie des Sculptures et des Moulages – The Hidden Gem of Versailles
Everyone knows the Palace of Versailles. Pre-COVID, this masterpiece of French Baroque architecture was one of the most visited historical sites in the world. Approximately
Vivian Maier at the Musée du Luxembourg
Earlier this month, I wrote about the top exhibitions that I was excited to see this winter and fall. However, full disclosure. That list could
Château de Rambouillet – A Home for Kings, Emperors, and Presidents
There are over 45,000 castles in France. I wish I could say that I have visited them all, but 45,000 is a ridiculously large number
5 Exhibitions to (Hopefully!) Experience This Fall
I am really hoping that this post is not too optimistic. I say this because it was about this time last year that COVID cases
Arc de Triomphe Wrapped – Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Visionary Project Finally Comes to Life
In 2005, I happened to be in New York City when The Gates by Christo and Jeanne-Claude was on display. It was February, very cold,