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Shock, horror but confessing that Paris hasn’t always been a favourite destinations will undoubtedly have some questioning my sanity. The city of romance is often described as gay but until a recent visit it’s frivolity always alluded me. Perhaps it all depends on the company but it’s a result of maturity. Cities have never been a favourite environment and the …
Travel inspiration surrounds us, there is a multitude of ways in which we can travel vicariously. Photography in epic films which span the globe, travel and natural history documentaries, magazines, books and personal websites offer ample opportunity to view the world from the comfort of an armchair. Since the introduction of digital photography and the popularity of social media exploded, …
There are scores of attractions in the French capital; the Sacré Coeur, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and of course the Eiffel Tower. However on a recent visit standing outside the famous cabaret known as the Moulin Rouge topped my list. As we were staying in the Montmatre district it was too good to pass up. Alighting from the nearest Metro …
Staying in a cosy little apartment in Paris should appeal to the romantic side of us all, even for just a few days. It is often preferable to staying in a large, luxury hotel; there is a sense of ownership, it belongs to you for the period of the stay. Therefore when offered the opportunity to stay in an apartment …
Street performers are a familiar site for most travellers, they are part of the fixtures and fittings of most major cities. Street pianos encouraging members of the public to demonstrate their talent are a less familiar twist. London and Paris are two of Europe’s if not the world’s most iconic cities. The attractions of both destinations are well documented providing …
Springtime in Paris is often touted as the best time to visit and on a murky January day it was hard to disagree with this logic. The sky was grey and slightly misty, the summit of the famous Eiffel Tower playing hide and seek within the clouds. The chance of some great views over the city seemed remote, however in …
The Millau Viaduct spans the Tarn River in the Aveyron region of France is an impressive piece of architecture. It is the tallest brdge in the world, one of the mast’s reaching for the sky to a height of 343 metres, slightly taller than the Eiffel Tower. The cable stayed road bridge is now popular with BASE jumpers who hurl …
Greta Francesca Iori Website: Chronicles of an Italiopian I am half Italian and half Ethiopian; the very inspiration to my self proclaimed title “The Italiopian”. I grew up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the most part of my life. My love for traveling started when I was very young, as my family took me around Ethiopia and the world to …