Top Train Journeys in Spain: Where To Go and What To See
Spain is a country with a rich railway history. In the 19th century, the first trains in the country were built to transport goods and people between Barcelona…
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Linda is a born and bred Brooklyn girl residing in Portland, Oregon, by way of Paris, France. Linda discovered her passion for tourism in 2017 and has been the general manager for the European cities of ExperienceFirst ever since. She enjoys singing, traveling, her family and her dog.
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I Was There When Notre Dame Burned — Here’s What I Learned
It was April 15, 2019, the day Notre Dame caught on fire, but I remember it as though it was yesterday. I woke up excited because one of…
The perfect crime
“Mona Lisa”. Without a doubt, the most recognizable painting of all time. Currently, Leonardo da Vinci’s works are guarded by armies of armed guards and state-of-the-art alarm systems.…
Top 10 the oldest places in Paris – part 2
6. The oldest pastry. Paris is the perfect place to have a treat with your coffee and if you are looking for something sweet why not to visit…
Top 10 the oldest places in Paris – part 1
1. The oldest house. Reading the history of Paris we could think that the oldest house of the French capital is on the Ile de Cite – but…
Top 10 the most beautiful parks and gardens in Paris – part 2
6. Parc de Sceaux Another place worth visiting is Parc de Sceaux, located in the suburbs south of Paris. The park was designed by André Le Nôtre at…
How to Become Local in Paris?
Paris can feel intimidating and many people who come here want to fit in with the Parisians. That’s why we have prepared a guide for you on how…
Top 10 the most beautiful parks and gardens in Paris – part 1
1. Jardin Tuileries As we have learned in a previous blog The Tuileries, located in the 1st district, is the oldest garden in Paris. It is also the largest…
Parisian Bouquinistes
On the boulevards along the Seine’s banks, the book-sellers, or bouquinistes, have their characteristic dark green booths – Paris’ resellers of second-hand or antiquarian books. Literature enthusiasts will…
Montmartre – artists’ quarter
Paris at the beginning of the 20th century, was in the age of Dadaism and emerging Surrealism … Picasso, Modigliani, Matisse, Jarry. Famous painters and writers, their works,…
FAUX PAS in Paris – how to avoid them?
Faux pas: Giving a hand to newcomers It was always obvious to me that if I meet someone, I give him a hand, saying my name. Not in…
FAUX PAS in Paris – how to avoid them?
Faux pas number 3: Faire la bise or not faire la bise – that is the question! The fact that the French give each other kisses in greeting…
FAUX PAS in Paris – how to avoid them?
Faux Pas: The difficult art of saying goodbye The French language is beautiful, and French manners are lovely but it can all be very confusing! When you are leaving…
FAUX PAS in Paris – how to avoid them?
For many people a visit to Paris is exciting and romantic and wonderful but sometimes we worry about acclimating to local customs and language barriers.Here is the first…
Famous Parisians – Dalida
Dalida – Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti is a French singer of Italian origin. She was born on January 17, 1933 in Cairo. The singer’s pseudonym was is from the…
Fashion Scandal of 1947 on the Champs Élysées
The year is 1947 and Paris is slowly recovering after the trauma of WWII. Most shops still lacked many basic products. Everything was rationed, even fabric, and no one…
Nadar Sheds New Light Inside The Paris Catacombs
His name was Gaspard-Félix Tournachon but he is better known by his pseudonym, Nadar and he was a legend in his own lifetime. Nadar was orphaned by his father in…
The Glory of Life and Also of Death
Parisians live their lives in a way unlike most big city dwellers. As you stroll along the city streets you can see Parisians in cafes who are leisurely…
The Birth of a New Paris on Canvas
The French term “fin-de-siècle” means “end of century” or “the end of an era” is associated with a pessimistic vision of decline, and of the decadent tendencies of the late nineteenth…
Liberty Enlightening the World (and her little sister)
Many people know that the Statue of Liberty, or Liberty Enlightening the World (her actual name FYI!), was a gift from the French to help the USA celebrate…
The Backdrop for one of the Most Famous Kisses in Paris History
The photo was shot in the ’50s and became very famous right after. The couple was considered a symbol of love in Paris. Everybody was curious about the…