Let’s start by being completely honest. There is no way to avoid lines in Paris. Having lived there for six years, I can vouch that the French bureaucracy always guarantees long lines for the public, which also seems to extend to tourist attractions. However, I must say that like any tourist city, everywhere is bound to have long lines, not just Paris. But I am here to show you how to minimize your line wait time. I’ve been saying this for years and years. Always book a ticket to an event online beforehand. Purchasing a museum pass may give the…
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My new secret travel weapon
OK, it’s not that secret and it’s not that new. Bear with me: Anyone serious about using AI for travel knows it is pretty useless. It’s very good for some initial research, but it is sadly lacking when planning itineraries or recommending the best places to visit. I will use AI to gather historical perspectives on some of my black bug blog posts or elaborate on some information I mentioned in a previous post. That’s it for a travel blog. There’s nothing like personal experience. However, I recently stumbled upon a place where AI can speed up your process. There…
Paris Cheat Sheet and Checklist
It is hard to believe that I lived in Paris for six years, and this will be my first blog post about this remarkable city. It is in anticipation of us taking a two-week trip in March and “house-sitting” at a friend’s place. It is low season, so our flight was quite affordable, and then the next significant expense is always accommodation, which will be covered. Download Your PDF Copy Here Paris Cheat Sheet Overview Paris, the City of Light, is renowned for its art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. This cheat sheet provides a condensed guide to navigating Paris effectively…
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around Europe
It was disappointing that there were no Official New Year’s Eve Celebrations here in Montreal. “Montréal en Fêtes cited rising production costs, difficulty finding labour and financing challenges among its reasons for cancelling the festival.” We usually see all the fantastic fireworks from our balcony overlooking Old Montreal. I can’t complain. Over the years, we have had fantastic New Year’s Eve celebrations, from cruises to mountaintops. We were fortunate to spend 11 years in Europe. During that time, we always liked to have the boys with us for Christmas. We would often send them back to Canada to spend the rest…
The Amazing Augmented Notre-Dame Exhibition
Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through time as you enter the mesmerizing world of Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition. Like a time traveller, you will be transported to this magnificent architectural masterpiece’s past, present, and future. Located currently at the Arsenal Contemporary Art Montreal in Griffintown, this extraordinary Notre-Dame exhibition unveils the iconic cathedral’s rich history and ongoing restoration. Duration: It is suggested to allow between 1.5 and 2 hours for the Notre-Dame Exhibition, but we needed three hours to do it properly. It is probably the best exhibition I have seen; certainly at the top. If you…
What is worse? Dog Poo in Paris or New York
Let me say that any discussion about dog poo in this post is not a criticism of the poor animal but rather the owners. I would also like to add that I love Paris, where I lived for six years, and New York, where I have been several times and will now stay in Manhattan for a few months. Here’s my analysis of why New York dog poop is worse than in Paris. In Paris, about 90% of dogs are tiny little things. In New York, maybe 60% or small, 30% are mid-size, and 10% are large. That means a…