Paris Cafes, Hot Chocolate, and Macarons – Day 4
Day 4: Paris – I’m nothing if not repetitive, so I’ll say it again. When traveling abroad, slow it down if at all possible! Yes, it’s important to see the highlights but make absolutely sure you build in plenty of time to explore and get lost . We spent a lot of time wandering the streets of Paris on our own…the extraordinarily beautiful streets! Paris has some of the best restaurants in the world. Try not to miss the cafés and coffee shops as well. I’m pretty sure we found the best… Read More
Paris – Exploring the Louvre and Montmartre Day 3
Day 3: Paris Part One – We took a private tour of Montmartre with one of our favorite guides, Audrey, on Day 3. She was excellent and we learned so much about this special area of Paris. We especially loved the quaint, narrow, cobblestoned streets winding up and down this hilly area. Please note however that as charming as this area is, its steep streets are not ideal to explore for those who have mobility issues. The white Sacré-Cœur Basilica crowns the Montmartre area at the summit, which is the highest point… Read More
Paris The Eiffel Tower and Monet – Day 2
Day 2: Paris – There are far too many beautiful museums in Paris to enjoy in a week, but we were going to try. Day two began with a morning visit to the Musée de l’Orangerie where we got to enjoy Monet. We’d never visited this museum in past trips, and had no idea what to expect. It is stunning…so simple and elegant and L’Orangerie does an amazing job of displaying Monet’s most beautiful art in a way that we can sit and just take it all in. Amazing if you have… Read More
Paris Culinary Tours and Vintage Cars – Day 1
Paris! For years, I fought the temptation to “love” Paris because – well – everyone loves Paris. This almost always equates to an overwhelming number of tourists, crowded streets, shops and museums, tourist traps, and pickpockets. This famous “City of Lights” or also known as the “City of Love” however, has slowly chipped away at my resistance over the years, and I am finally brave enough to admit that I, too, love Paris! Join me on my little journey. Day 1: Paris – We took an overnight nonstop flight Chicago to Paris… Read More
Deena Gainor
Six Hearts One Journey 
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