The Rodin Museum in Paris and why I love it
The ‘Musee Rodin’ or Rodin Museum is one of my all-time favourite places to spend time in Paris. I never tire of visiting and always recommend friends go there to enjoy the sculpture, art and the peace and tranquility of the gardens in the heart of always bustling Paris. The museum building is compact but the garden surrounding it means it never feels crowded. There are so many galleries and museums in Paris that small establishments can be overshadowed by the larger, more famous galleries such as the Louvre and the Musee d’Orsay. However, if you are a fan of sculpture the Musee Rodin is a must-see. Even if you’re…
Paris à Pied – Part 3
You can’t walk around Paris without noticing the monuments, but how is the best way to make sure you definitely don’t miss anything? This is part three of a three part series, guiding you on a walk around Paris. If you wish to start with Part one, please click here. If you wish to then read Part two, please click here. Starting by the Eiffel Tower, cross the Seine over the Pont d’Iena and walk towards the Palais de Chaillot, originally an exhibition centre and now a Naval Museum. Walk past the fountains and climb the stairs. Once at the top, you are at a magnificent spot for taking photos of…
Paris a Pied – Part 2
Paris, what’s not to love? It is possibly Europe’s most elegant city and best seen on foot. This is part two of a three part series, guiding you around Paris. If you wish to start with Part one, please click here. From the Ile de Cite to the Eiffel Tower, along the Rive Gauche Starting at the Ile de Cite, cross the Seine using Rue de la Cite or Boulevard du Palais, to the South bank of the Seine. After 5pm the Quais Saint Bernard here comes alive with gatherings of people dancing salsa which is magical. Walk West along the river, keeping the river on your right and you…
Paris à Pied
Paris is a great city to discover on foot. ‘Paris a Pied’ is my guide to walking around Paris. I have written this feature in three parts, as you could not cover all of this in one day, if you also wanted to enjoy the attractions as you go. However, if you are short of time and just wanted to explore, you could walk part one, followed by part two and then part three. Just don’t forget your comfy shoes! From the Marais District to Notre Dame This walk starts in the Marais district of Paris, as it is where I like to stay when I visit. It is a…
Lights, Camera, Location!
It is all too easy to find yourself stuck in a routine and to slowly come to recognise that maybe there is more to life. If there are reasons that you can’t escape the routine just yet, then sit back and enjoy some armchair travel. Be inspired and plan your own adventure. These are some of the movies that have inspired me to travel. The Beach – Thailand This story follows a young backpacker who leaves Bangkok for Thailand’s beaches and discovers an island community where he realises he has a lot to learn. This is probably one of the first travel movies that ‘spoke’ to me. As an impressionable…
