Passion Monuments – A Challenge for the Year Ahead
France has literally thousands of historical sites to visit. From chateaus to cathedrals, battlefields and museums, there is something for everyone to explore. Given that
Category: Stories of Paris
Provins – The Most Beautiful Town to Get Stranded In
Paris is located in the Île-de-France region, which mostly consists of the suburbs of Paris. However, there are dozens of towns on the outer limits
Uncomfortable Oxford – An Entirely Different Type of Tour
I have a theory that tour guiding is all about storytelling. If you come on one of my tours, I’m going to tell you a
The Affair of the Diamond Necklace
It is no secret that Marie Antoinette is one of the most polarizing figures in French history. Reviled in her lifetime, she continues to fascinate
La Maupin – The Extraordinary Life of Julie D’Aubigny
There are a lot of famous women in the history of France. Marie Antoinette. Joan of Arc. Catherine de Medici. Marie Curie. Coco Chanel. Chances
The Art of Tour Guiding is All About Storytelling
As much as I love my job, sometimes I need a vacation to rest and recharge. When I started working as a tour guide, I
The St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre – A Real Red Wedding
Pop culture will never forget the infamous Red Wedding on Game of Thrones. Shocking, violent, and brutal, it is arguably the most memorable moment of
Heloise and Abelard – The Original Romeo and Juliet
Everyone knows the names Romeo and Juliet. The story of star-crossed lovers from rival families is known throughout the world for its timeless tale of
It’s a (not so) Fine Line Between Going Traveling and Taking a Vacation
I love traveling. I love going on vacation. However, I recently came to the conclusion that these are two vastly different things. I know that
The Joy of Travelling, or How I Ended Up Lugging a Suitcase Over the Japanese Alps
In today’s world of unlimited online information, it’s possible to have every aspect of a vacation planned out ahead of time. Between travel forums, official