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Top Travel Walking Shoes for Women

Sunday October 4, 2009

Best Travel Walking Shoes for WomenIf you visit France, there is one thing you will truly regret not buying beforehand. That's a good pair of travel walking shoes. In France, the best way to experience the country is on foot. Do a lot of that with a bad pair of shoes, and you won't be experiencing much of la vie en rose!

Find out how to avoid France foot problems (with some style, bien sur!): Top Travel Walking Shoes for Women

Moulin Rouge in Paris

Saturday October 3, 2009

Moulin RougeThe Moulin Rouge cabaret show is easily one of Paris' most famous nightlife activities, but it isn't always easy finding tickets once you arrive in the City of Light. I've compiled a list of various Moulin Rouge tickets and packages, such as Moulin Rouge tickets combined with tours or Parisian dinners.

See the oldest cabaret in Paris: Paris Moulin Rouge Tickets and Tours

Buying the Right Europe Rail Pass

Saturday October 3, 2009

Selecting the perfect rail pass or train fare for your trip can save you hundreds. There are many questions to ask yourself. Are you traveling alone? Just visiting France or venturing into other countries? Going to one city, and then taking day-trips to nearby towns?

Find out more: Choosing The Right Rail Pass

France Travel Cheat Sheets

Sunday September 13, 2009

Why do France the hard way? Get a little assistance with these free France Travel Cheat Sheets, which provide tips on getting around, the French language, the French people, important and emergency numbers, and more.

Get a personalized (and free) guidebook for your trip with my France Travel Cheat Sheets.

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France Travel Times

Sunday September 13, 2009

Map of France
Consult this detailed map, which is ideal for planning your trips throughout France between the major French cities. The map displays travel times both by train and by road. Get help planning your France travel itinerary with this map of France travel times.

See the map: France Travel Time Map

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Paris Shopping Pictures

Sunday September 6, 2009

Want to wander the streets of Paris, but you don't have the time or money for a visit right now? That's OK. You cam virtually window shop with my Paris Shopping Picture Gallery, which takes the dreamy shopaholic in you along to browse the used book vendors along the Seine, into the Carousel du Louvre Mall, a boutique in Montmartre, Paris' Christmas market and a hat shop in the Marais. (And you won't even have to worry about the nasty exchange rate.)

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Beziers, France

Sunday August 30, 2009
Man has lived in Beziers, a charming small city on Southern France, for over six millennia for a reason. Stroll along the café-lined and tree-lined Allées Paul Riquet. Gaze up at the majestic Cathedrale Saint Nazaire, which can be seen on its hilltop perch from almost anywhere in the city. Marvel at the rose-tinted wrought iron balconies. Find out more: Beziers, France

Sete, France

Saturday August 22, 2009

Sete France Sete, France is a lovely fishing city which has much allure, from its beaches to its port lined with buildings painted rich ochres, rusts and azures. This is the spot to sample some of the world’s best seafood, usually prepared from the morning’s catches. Several canals wind their way through the city.

Find out more: Sete, France

Europe Rail Pass Guide

Thursday August 13, 2009

Selecting the perfect rail pass or train fare for your trip can save you hundreds. There are many questions to ask yourself. Are you traveling alone? Just visiting France or venturing into other countries? Going to one city, and then taking day-trips to nearby towns?

Find out more: Choosing The Right Rail Pass

France with Babies and Toddlers

Thursday August 13, 2009

Visiting France with a baby or toddler can be a once in a lifetime experience as you see this stunning country through their wonderous eyes. France isn't the most baby-friendly destination, however. It can also be a challenge finding much-needed baby and toddler supplies with a language barrier in the way.

Those problems are solved, however, with my tips to Survive a Trip to France with a Baby or Toddler, which includes a list of key French vocabulary terms for parents.

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