Trips for Quartier Latin (Latin Quarter)

I started thinking about this trip over five years ago and invited my wife to go to Paris for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. She said 'No', believe it or not, becasue she was afraid to fly after the events of 9-11 and the aftermath in air travel …

I want this trip to be special so I figured I would keep a journal of what plans we have made and a list of what still needs to be made so I do not miss anything. I believe in being spontanous but A trip this specials calls for some planning …

I am very excited and overwhelmed at this point. My husband and I enjoy traveling. We have been to Hawaii, Banff Canada, Philippines and different parts of the United States. But this particular event is so special. This will be my first time …

Day 1 After an overnight flight from Chicago, we arrived in Dublin, somewhat weary but with enough adrenaline to get straight to the sightseeing. We took the Air Link bus from the airport to downtown Dublin, and after a bit of confusion as to whi …

In almost 48 hours, I will be flying off to Paris. I really can't wait and am already packed up and ready to go. I do have a few last minute things to pack like my toothbrush, hair brush, etc. Jody's husband Patrick called me tonight to give …

Our overnight flight from Washington DC (Dulles IAD) on Air France was about an hour delayed, but we passed pretty quickly through Customs. We wandered around a bit trying to figure out how to buy tickets for the regional rail, the RER, and …

We always buy a 5-day ticket for the trains. There are two train systems: the RER is for the whole region and the Metro is for getting around specifically in Paris. We always stay in a small suburb so we need the RER train to get to and from …

Hello. It is the day before my trip to Paris. Just to let you all know, I have been to Paris before and this is a way to maximize my time. I only have 1 day because I will be moving on to another country. I am arriving in Charles de Gaulle …

Our hotel seems to have a construction project going on with the stairs, which serves as an unwanted alarm clock. The hammering turns in to drilling, which then turns to some other noise we can't quite tell what it is.... Yesterday was Ile …

I remember when... You know you're getting old when you begin your stories with that phrase. However, since I'm not a "thirty-something" and all my wild 20s are behind me (and I'm beginning to feel the little pains of age creeping up my back …