Laura Moore, Author at Story of a City

There’s Only One Week Left of the Paralympics!

In case you somehow missed the news, Paris hosted a pretty major event this summer. And no, I’m not talking about the International Dollhouse Festival.

A close up photo of a plate of food. It is a full fish with lots of garnishes.

I Was Wrong About Food Tours

Controversial opinion: I don’t like food. Wait, WAIT!! Before everyone grabs their pitchforks, let me explain. If good food is placed in front of me,

A photo of the Eiffel Tower as seen in the background through an archway over an alleyway.

Looking Forward and Back with Story of a City

I launched Story of a City on September 6th, 2018. My goal was to write about all things Paris. What to see. What to do.

A photo of the front facade of Vaux-Le-Vicomte. It is nighttime, and the facade is illuminated with lights.

Celebrating the Holidays at Vaux-Le-Vicomte

I love holiday traditions. I’m one of those people who will happily watch the same movie, eat the same food, and do the same activities,

A photo of a path of graves and tombs in the Pere Lachaise cemetery in the 20e arrondissement of Paris.

20e Arrondissement of Paris – Ménilmontant

We have finally made it to the last stop of our tour of the arrondissements! This tour first kicked off in January with a look

A photo of a fishing hut in Saint-Nazaire. It shows an elevated path leading out to the hut. The tide is out, so it is just sand underneath.

Saint-Nazaire: A Wonderful Weekend Getaway

There’s a reason why France is the most visited country in the world. Paris may be its marquee destination, with the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame

A photo of the wooden structures on display in the Aux arts et sciences réunis museum in the 19e. The pieces are wooden scale models of intricate castles and religious buildings.

19e Arrondissement of Paris – Buttes-Chaumont

Our tour of the arrondissements has made it to the one that started it all. The 19e arrondissement. My home district. Just over a year

A photo of Hyangiram Temple in Yeosu South Korea. It shows the facade of the main building of the temple, with the mountains in the background.

Those Special Moments of Travel Magic

Potentially controversial statement. Sometimes, travelling is not that much fun. And to be clear, I’m not talking about the obvious reasons why. Flight delays and

A photo of the front facade of the Sacre Coeur in the 18e arrondissement.

18e Arrondissement of Paris – Butte-Montmartre

Our tour of the arrondissements has returned! And this week we’re taking a look at the district that holds one of the most famous and

A Halloween photo of carved pumpkins in front of a house. They are lit from the inside.

Halloween is (Finally?) Coming to France

I grew up in North America. I also grew up with a parent who was a dental hygienist, meaning I rarely got to eat candy

Author: Laura Moore