On a Thursday evening after work, I left my office for Boston Logan Airport to catch my IcelandAir flight to Amsterdam. Rolling into the International Departures Terminal made this girl (or “meisje” in Dutch) very happy! Although it was not ideal to stopover on a flight to Europe, IcelandAir airfare happened to be significantly cheaper than nonstop Read Post >
Four Days in Paris{Day Four, Bastille, Jewish Quarter, Eiffel Tower}
The last day of our trip began in the area known as the Marais. It was formerly the area of the royal residences in the 17th century up until the Revolution. The Revolution forced its residents to abandon the vicinity. After a restoration of the neighborhood and its buildings, the area was brought back to Read Post >
Four Days in Paris {Day Three, Montmartre}
After our private tour of the Marriott Champs-Elysees property, we hopped on the metro from Charles de Gaulle Etoile to Anvers station to explore Montmartre. Since day one, we had been eyeing the white-domed Sacre Coeur Basilica on the hilltop. From the Anvers metro station, we ascended the steep, narrow, crowded streets filled with vendors Read Post >
Four Days in Paris {Day 2, Musée d’Orsay}
After our day trip to the Palace of Versailles, we took advantage of the evening hours at the Musée d’Orsay. This is one of my favorite museums in the world. With our museum passes in hand, we got into the fast lane line. Thank goodness for the museum pass because the daily admission ticket line Read Post >
Four Days In Paris {DAY 2, Palace of Versailles}
In order to optimize our time in Paris, we researched museums with evening hours. Musee D’Orsay is open late on Thursday. Perfect! We designed our day to visit Versailles in the morning and then go to the Musee D’Orsay…also leaving time for a Parisian lunch and a stroll through the park. The easiest way to Read Post >
Four Days In Paris {DAY ONE}
With only four full days in my absolute favorite city in the entire world, we optimized our time in Paris by planning ahead. Also, we scheduled some down time to roam the gorgeous streets of Paris soaking in the cultural beauty and the delicious food of the City of Light. Day One was a full Read Post >
Notre Dame Cathedral Paris, France
After the Arc de Triomphe, we hopped on the subway from Charles de Gaulle-Etoile station to Hotel de Ville station (the ride took about 18 minutes). We were on our way to visit the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral! Our Museum Pass covered entry to climb to the top of the cathedral for superb views! (8,50 Euro Read Post >
Arc de Triomphe Paris, France
In 1806, Napoleon commissioned architect Jean-Francois-Therese Chalgrin to build the Arc de Triomphe on the most famous and elegant street in Paris, Champs Élysées. The Arc soars high above the street, with carved stone figures looking down on passers by. Beneath the Arc is a flowery memorial for the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” from Read Post >
12 Top Things to Do in Dublin
When in Ireland’s vibrant capital city of Dublin, the best thing to do is plan ahead. Plan out your stay and try not to backtrack as you explore this great city. Despite its smaller size, Dublin offers many attractions and a rich history. If your time is limited, we suggest buying a ticket on one Read Post >
Kilmainham Gaol
Situated 3.5 kilometers from Dublin’s city center, Kilmainham Gaol was the site of some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland’s history, from the 1780’s until its closure in 1924. Within the large former prison, there was an interactive museum detailing the political and penal history of the prison and its restoration. A Read Post >