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Paris vacation – the Champs-Elysées
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008Not merely a boulevard, the Champs-Elysées has justly earned its name. In Greek mythology, the Elysian Fields was the resting place of heroes who dwelt in perfect happiness. Fortunately, visitors don’t have to die to reach it. Though you may think so after making your way through the French airports and into Paris. This tree-lined [...]
Paris – visit Pompidou Center
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008Known to Parisians simply as Beaubourg (after the neighborhood), The Centre National d’Art et de Culture Georges-Pompidou is a museum of modern art rivaling the best in New York or London. By design, so to speak, the architecture of the 1977 building is in sharp contrast to the traditional surrounding houses of Paris’ oldest district. [...]
A Grand Canyon Vacation
Saturday, December 8th, 2007Though a Grand Canyon vacation is not like going to Mexico, have your own water bottles handy because becoming dehydrated is very common. It pays to be alert about possible danger from wild animals especially if you are planning to spend more than a couple of hours in the park. There is plenty of wildlife [...]
