I have a theory that tour guiding is all about storytelling. If you come on one of my tours, I’m going to tell you a story. It may be a true story about history, but it is a story nonetheless. This is the guiding principle behind every tour that I create, however, this is just …
Paris has always had an uneasy relationship with new additions to the city. People hated the Eiffel Tower when it was first built. The Tour Montparnasse is nicknamed the box the Eiffel Tower came in. And who could forget the scandal that accompanied the construction of the Louvre pyramid? People still call it the scar …
Do you ever imagine what it would be like to go back in time? I do. I love reading about history and then travelling to the sites where that history actually happened. Once I’m there, I love imagining what it must have been like to watch history unfold all those years ago. It’s one of …
How many statues of liberty are there in Paris? Yes, yes, I know. The Statue of Liberty is in New York, right? While it is true that the most famous version is found in New York Harbour, there are actually replicas of the Statue of Liberty all over the world. In fact, several of them …
I started last year by listing the top 10 reasons why you should visit Paris. While I certainly stand by them, I decided to broaden my horizon for 2020. I still think you should visit Paris, but maybe you’ve already seen the city and you want to explore more of this beautiful country. Maybe you’re …