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Room with a view: Marseille’s Magnificent Vieux Port

June 18, 2013 by thirdeyemom

At the end of April, we traveled via TGV south from Paris to the Mediterranean town, Marseille. The second largest and oldest city in France, Marseille has experienced a dramatic rebirth from a rather banal port city to a vibrant, cultural mecca in line with any of Europe’s major cosmopolitan cities. I was curious to see Marseille again as it had been a very long time. Twenty years ago I wanted to faire un stage thus spent the summer as an intern […]

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Categories: France, Marseille, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: CULTURE, European Culture Capital 2013, France, Marseille, thirdeyemom, Travel, Vieux Port

Protectors of the City of Light: The Gargoyles of Notre Dame

June 10, 2013 by thirdeyemom

No trip to Paris would ever be complete without a visit to the beloved Cathédrale de Notre-Dame. Built between 1163 and 1345 the Notre Dame has withstood centuries of history and is one of the most iconic cathedrals in the world. Not only is the Notre Dame a pure masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, it has also remained the city’s heart and soul for centuries of dynamic struggle and change.

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

The fleeting moments of a magical trip through Provence

June 8, 2013 by thirdeyemom

Back in April, my mother, sister and me spent five magical days exploring Provence. Twenty years ago, I spent a summer living in Marseille and hadn’t been back since. My memories of Marseille weren’t grand. It was a grimy city unlike its neighboring jewels Nice and Cannes. Yet soon I would discover that this city recently named the Culture Capital of Europe for 2013, has grown up and become a sensational place to spend a few days while taking in […]

Categories: BLOGGING, France, Marseille, Provence, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: CULTURE, France, Inspiration, Marseille, Photography, postaday, Provence, thirdeyemom, Travel

The Romance of Paris: The Hôtel de Ville

June 3, 2013 by thirdeyemom

April in Paris is one of those quintessential travel experiences that any travel lover should experience. As springtime hits Paris, this sensationally romantic and beautiful city comes to life. The chairs at the street cafes are full with people, the flowers are blooming leaving a fragrance in the air, and the world of Paris comes to life with an unmatched energy that can’t be found anywhere in the world. In a nutshell, April in Paris is utterly fantastic. An added bonus […]

Categories: Architecture, CULTURE, France, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: April in Paris, CULTURE, France, Hotel de Ville, Paris, Robert Doisneau, romance, 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

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