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Tag Archives: Travel
Last Day in China – The Forbidden City
Written September 12, 2011 There are some trips where you have mentally left the country way before the plane actually takes off. My last day in Beijing was one of those days. I woke to a gray gloomy sky. In … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Travel China
Tagged Beijing China, Food, Forbidden City, Jiaozi, Sea Cucumber, Travel
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Back in Beijing, China
Written September 10, 2011 After arriving at the Beijing airport on a rainy Saturday afternoon I took the #3 line shuttle bus to the downtown Beijing train station/International Hotel. Cheaper (16 yuan) and less hassle than waiting in the long … Continue reading
Le Florimond, Paris – A Truly Fun Dining Experience
You wouldn’t think that my first choice of Paris restaurants would be one that is often filled with American tourists. I’ve complained on more than one occasion about being exiled to the back room reserved for foreigners. Le Florimond, however, … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants, Travel, Travel France
Tagged Food, Fun Paris Restaurants, Le Florimond, Paris Restaurants, Restaurant Reviews, Rue Cler, Travel
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L’Ardoise Restaurant Chinon, France – Avoiding the Backroom
L’Ardoise is number two on Trip Advisor. Like other highly ranked Trip Advisor restaurants they cater to English speakers. Great if you don’t speak French and have no intention of trying to, not so great if you want pretend you’re … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants, Travel, Travel France
Tagged Chinon, Exiled to the Backroom, Food, l'Ardoise Restaurant, Restaurant Reviews, Travel
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Abbeys of Fontenay and Vézelay, Burgundy
The first time you visit a place is when it’s the most captivating. Subsequent visits may be great, but you don’t have that same thrill as the first time you stumble on an unexpected and truly magnificent sight. The Cistercian … Continue reading
Beaune’s Wednesday Market
With the fridge nearly empty – seems impossible with all the food we’ve been buying –we decided to make the effort and check out the Wednesday market in Beaune. Markets generally close by 12 or 1pm, so if you have any … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaune, Burgundy, Food, Markets, Travel, Wednesday Market
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Dijon Les Halles – Burgundy Food Market Worth Exploring
Dijon Les Halles is a bright, huge expanse of food heaven. For the inexperienced, me, an overwhelming number choices and possibilities. Thankfully we were here the day after our excursion to the Autun market so our shopping list was quite … Continue reading
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Tagged Dijon, Dijon Les Halles, Food, Markets, Travel
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Pramil and Bistrot de L’Oulette – Good Food at a Good Price in the Marais
Looking for good food and friendly service without the stuffy atmosphere found in higher priced establishments? Here are two options in the Marais neighborhood to consider. Both offer a full menu – appetizer, entree and dessert – for about €30, … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants, Travel, Travel France
Tagged Bistrot de L'Oulette, Food, Marais, Paris Restaurants, Pramil, Restaurant Reviews, Travel
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Candelaria, to Taco or Not to Taco in Paris
Was it a sign that I opened the New York Times to the words “At Long Last, Tacos in Paris” as we were departing for, well, Paris? Adding to the temptation, the taquería was a leisurely ten minute stroll from … Continue reading
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Tagged Candelaria, Food, New York Times, Paris, Restaurant Reviews, Tacos, Travel
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Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market
April 1, 2011. Reading back through these entries getting them ready to post I am reluctant. In one month’s time the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis has instantly rendered them out-of-date. But I hope that in small way they record … Continue reading
Posted in Other Travel, Travel
Tagged Food, Japan, Markets, Sea Urchin, Tokyo, Travel, Tsukiji Fish Market, Uni
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