5 Days in Lyon, France.

  5 Days in Lyon. My experience. Lyon, France makes several claims. It claims to be the second largest city in France (Marseille would undoubtedly dispute that) and it also claims to be the second most visited tourist city. And I may believe that. The confluence of the Soane and Rhone Rivers has, since ancient times, …

Avoiding Loneliness.

Don’t You Get Lonely????? Oh how often I hear this question. Whether from close friends or strangers that I meet on my journey, one frequent question I get is, “Do you ever feel lonely?” Of course I do. Humans are social creatures. Long ago we decided life was better around other humans and the rest …

The Jardins of Paris.

  Paris Parks. City of Light. Or City of Parks???  Here’s What I Almost Missed. So I have to admit. I’m a little arrogant about my parks. Being that I live in Colorado, I’m used to having a few million acres of pristine land and natural alpine lakes as my playground. Candidly, urban parks don’t …

Staying In Shape While Traveling.

Staying in shape while traveling is incredibly challenging. The fine wine and food lead us to want to forego exercise. Yet, for those of us long-staying, staying in shape is essential to having a fulfilling journey. These are my tips for staying in shape while traveling.

Musée d’Orsay

Musée d’Orsay is an impressionist and post-impressionist museum located in Paris, France. It may now be my favorite museum in the World. Find out why!

Chateau de Versailles

Chateau de Versailles was the seat of the French monarchy prior to the revolution. Today it is one of the top tourist sites. Learn the tips and tricks to have a better visit!

Top Travel Safety Tips

Traveling always brings in to mind certain safety precautions. AS someone who has traveled around the World, including many areas some might consider “dangerous” these are my top travel safety tips.

Planning Your First Solo Trip.

Planning your first solo trip can be a bit scary and intimidating. These are my tricks to help you succeed and have a wonderful first adventure.

Musée de L’Orangerie: The Smaller Impressionist Museum that Speaks to Your Soul.

Musée de l’Orangerie. Stunning. Calming. Deceiving complex. Nuanced in hidden ways. These were the words I would use to describe Musée de l’Orangeries most famous exhibit – Monet’s Water Lilies. Musée de l’Orangerie is located next to the Jardin des Tuileries. The building was originally constructed by Napoleon III to protect the citrus trees of …

The Pantheon.

The French Pantheon is a monument to the Greatness of France and its most prominent and impactful citizens.