The Magic of Paris: A Child’s ViewWitnessing the sense of wonder in my child’s face as we stood under the timeless presence of France’s “Iron Lady" reminded me of my own...
Self-Guided Walking Tour of MontmartreNo Paris visit is complete without a walk through the hilltop village of Montmartre where artists like Picasso, Matisse and Modigliani lived
How to Score Free Stays AbroadLast summer I had an amazing time house-sitting in France with my daughter – first in Lyon for a month, then in Paris for three weeks.
Making the Best of Paris’ Museums with KidsBeing in Paris with my young kid raised the question of whether it’d be worth investing time and money visiting its famous museums with her
My Unfortunate Visit to Musée PicassoI wanted my daughter's first visit to Musée Picasso to be a memorable introduction to his art. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned.
Discovering Lyon with KidsDid you know that the city of Lyon, France, was selected by the New York Times as one of the world’s top 50 places to visit in 2019? I...
Eating in Lyon: My Bouchon Lyonnais ExperienceFar from fancy, authentic Lyonnais cuisine is humble in its origins and extremely functional. Traditional dishes are prepared using fresh..
Exploring Vieux-Lyon and its TraboulesWandering down the cobbled streets of Old Lyon is like taking a stroll back in time. It’s easy to spend a few delightful hours...
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon, FranceThe Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon is an absolute must-see, and its behind-the-scenes rooftop tour is simply amazing.
Setting Sail on a Greek Island CruiseMy first cruise ship experience also happened to be my first time visiting the Greek islands of Patmos, Crete and Santorini.
Patmos and the End of the WorldIt may not be among the most well-known of the Greek islands, however, its importance as a pilgrimage site draws multitudes of visitors
Crete and the Legend of the MinotaurMy second day at sea during my first Greek island cruise started bright and early, with our first visit scheduled to begin at 7 a.m.
Sunset Chasing in Santorini - Is It Worth It?We’ve all seen the pictures. Beautiful shots of white buildings with pretty blue domes, the narrow streets of the town of Oia, with its...