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India in Instagram

May 23, 2013 by thirdeyemom

The last three days in Delhi have been a complete whirlwind. We have been on the move visiting our NGO partners for Social Good Moms to learn more about their work on the ground. Being in Delhi is like being at the forefront of humanity. The buzz of mass civilization frenzies around you and engulfs all your senses. There is so much going on at any one moment that it is hard not to blink your eyes in amazement. To […]

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Categories: ADVOCACY, Delhi, Global Team of 200, India, SOCIAL GOOD • Tags: Advocacy, CULTURE, Delhi, India, Social Good, SocialGoodMomsIndia, thirdeyemom, Travel

The adventure of getting there is half the fun

May 21, 2013 by thirdeyemom

Sometimes getting there is half the fun. Traveling half way across the world is no easy feat and as long as you maintain a positive attitude and sense of humor than it can actually be quite an adventure. I began my journey to India at nine am on Sunday, May 19th and four flights and 36 hours later, I finally arrived at my final destination, Delhi. As always, there were lots of bumps along the way, a few which began […]

Categories: ADVOCACY, Global Team of 200, India, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: CULTURE, Delhi, global team of 200, India, Social Good, SocialGoodMomsIndia, Travel

India Bound

May 16, 2013 by thirdeyemom

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. -Mahatma Gandhi “Building global connections both online and offline is the cornerstone of Mom Bloggers for Social Good” says founder Jennifer James who heads up one of the world’s largest social good sites for moms who blog. On Sunday, I am honored to be traveling to India along with Jennifer James, founder of Mom Bloggers for Social Good, to meet face to face with some of our partners as well as […]

Categories: ADVOCACY, Global Team of 200, India, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: CULTURE, India, Mom Bloggers for Social Good, sevenly, Social Good, thirdeyemom, Travel

A stroll through Montmartre

May 15, 2013 by thirdeyemom

One of my absolute favorite places in Paris is the lovely, picturesque Montmartre. Once a place of artistic gathering of the brilliant minds of Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso and Dali, today Montmartre is a major tourist attraction that still continues to captivate the soul with its unique beauty, charm and bohemian feel. A walk up to Montmartre through its winding cobblestone streets with expansive views of Paris is the best way to explore this area. However, you can also head […]

Categories: France, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: CULTURE, France, Montmartre, Paris, Photography, thirdeyemom, Travel

Paris in Pictures: Arc de Triomphe

May 14, 2013 by thirdeyemom

One cannot go to Paris without taking a stroll by all her beloved monuments. There are so many spectacular things to see ranging from the metallic Eiffel Tower, to the numerous classic sculptures and fountains which line the parks, the gorgeously ornate churches and buildings, and of course the pièce de résistance, the Arc de Triomphe. Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 as a symbol of triumph and victory of his army, the Arc de Triomphe is perhaps one of Paris’ most […]

Categories: France, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: Arc de Triomphe, Architecture, CULTURE, France, Paris, thirdeyemom, Travel, walking tour

A walk through the right bank of Paris

May 11, 2013 by thirdeyemom

Our first full day in Paris was spent walking. I find walking to be the best way of exploring a city old or new. I had spent six months living in Paris over twenty years ago and have been fortunate to have been back several times since then. It is a city I know and love yet there is always something new to discover and surprise. Perhaps that is why I find Paris to be one of the most magnificent, […]

Categories: France, Paris, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: Architecture, CULTURE, France, Paris, Photography, thirdeyemom, Travel

Rooftops

May 10, 2013 by thirdeyemom

This week’s photo challenge happens to be a favorite of mine: Pattern. I adore the patterns of the brilliant rusty orange-colored tiled rooftop found in homes throughout the world. Two places in particular have my favorite styles: Southern France and Antigua, Guatemala. Here is a sample of some of the dynamic patterned rooftops I’ve captured throughout my travels. Antigua, Guatemala

Categories: Antigua, Architecture, BLOGGING, CULTURE, France, Guatemala, Marseille, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: Antigua, France, Guatemala, patterns, postaday, Provence, rooftops, thirdeyemom, Weekly Photo Challenge

Inspiration

May 9, 2013 by thirdeyemom

“It is impossible to live without failing at something – unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default”. – J.K. Rowling This week has been a bit hairy so I thought I’d post some of my favorite photos of mountains I’ve hiked as they always calm my soul. Photos above from France, Nepal and Guatemala. This fall, I will be adding Bolivia to my list […]

Categories: ACTIVE TRAVEL, France, Guatemala, Nepal, Tour de Vanoise, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Trekking/Hiking, Xela • Tags: France, Guatemala, Hiking, Inspiration, Nature, Nepal, Photography, thirdeyemom, Travel

Around le Marais

May 6, 2013 by thirdeyemom

The Marais district stretching through the 3rd and 4th arrondissements has many amazing sites to see. As mentioned in my earlier post on Le Marais, this gorgeous popular district in Paris was once home to many of the aristocracy who built their famous maisons in spectacular architecture and opulence of the times. A few sites in the Marais are definitely worth your time. The Hôtel de Sully is a hôtel particulier, or private mansion, which was built between 1625 and 1630 for the Duke […]

Categories: France, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: Architecture, France, Marais, Paris, thirdeyemom, Travel

La Tour Eiffel

May 5, 2013 by thirdeyemom

Perhaps one of the most iconic attractions in all of Paris is the beloved Tour Eiffel. Built in 1889 at the entrance to the World Fair, the Eiffel Tower has become the most celebrated cultural symbol in all of France and is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. Standing 320 metres (1,050 ft) tall, her iron-latticed wires spire upwards to the Parisien sky. Here are some shots I took of the lovely Eiffel Tower while I was in Paris. […]

Categories: BLOGGING, France, Other Photo Challenges, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: CULTURE, eiffel tower, France, monuments, Paris, Photography, thirdeyemom, Travel

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