Paris is a city that encourages you to splurge on something — fashion, fine art, or a memorable meal. With over 100 Michelin starred restaurants in Paris, having a top-tier French dining experience is one of the great pleasures of a visit. The catch is the price. A three-course dinner at one of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants can easily run 200 EUR per person before drinks. The way around this, as Parisians have long known, is lunch. Many of the best restaurants in Paris offer prix fixe lunch menus at half the price of dinner — sometimes less. A 3-star lunch can cost less than 100 EUR. A 1-star lunch can start as low as 32 EUR. The food, the room, and the service are the same; only the time of day, and the bill, are different. This is our guide to the best Michelin star lunch in Paris… Read the rest
Archives for April 2014
indeegear: Unique Collectible Travel Accessories
Looking for a unique travel accessory? I was really excited when I first heard about the indeegear luggage belt sleeves on Twitter, and am pleased to now have the opportunity to review these unique travel accessories. The sleeves provide an innovative and creative way to not only make your luggage stand out, but they can also serve as fun collectible souvenirs of your travels. The travel sleeves remind me of a fabulous mix between charm bracelets and those old-fashioned travel labels that are evocative of luxurious steam ship and train travel from the Golden Age of Travel. Adding these individually designed embroidered sleeves to your suitcase, camera case, laptop bag, or backpack is a great way to make a statement and express your individuality. Keep reading for our full review of indeegear luggage belt sleeves, an exclusive reader-only discount code, and even the chance to win a travel sleeve yourself!… Read the rest
Top 10 Things to Do in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco CA
For such a compact and populated city, San Francisco sports a number of green spaces, including the famous Golden Gate Park. Most visitors are surprised by the sheer size of Golden Gate Park, which is 20% larger than New York City’s Central Park, consisting of over 1,017 acres of land. Golden Gate Park is the city’s lungs and is more than just a giant patch of grass destined for picnics and frisbees. Where else can you see great art, ride a carousel, row a boat, observe American bison, stand in a Chinese pavilion, smell exotic flowers, and sip Japanese tea all in one day? Spending a day in Golden Gate Park is easy, but given all the options, choosing what to do can be difficult! We’ll tell you why a visit to San Francisco should include a visit to this sprawling green space and share 10 things you might consider… Read the rest
The Tiny Town of Beilstein Germany: The Sleeping Beauty Along the Mosel River
Beilstein Germany is a tiny town sitting along the peaceful Moselle River (a.k.a. Mosel River in English). Beginning in France, the Moselle River enters Germany near Trier and meanders to Koblenz where it flows into the mighty Rhine River. While not nearly as popular as the Rhine Valley, the Moselle River Valley is a delightful place to visit as both sides of the river are dotted with castles, vineyards, and cute little villages. We sadly only had two days to explore this area, and we chose to stay in Beilstein, known as the “Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle” because of its historic inaccessibility and beautiful setting. We’ll tell you about our explorations in Beilstein, share some tips on getting there, and give you some pros and cons of staying there versus the picturesque and popular Moselle town of Cochem. We’ll also provide a list of accommodation options in both Beilstein… Read the rest