Tag Archives Paris

New designer digs in Paris

by Tuesday, April 30, 2019

A native of the city of Courbevoie, near Paris, Enrica Lotti proudly looks after the front office at ROOM MATE ALAIN, a designer hotel in Paris. Of everything Enrica does in her varied role, she says above all she loves meeting and welcoming "in the warmest way, our beautiful guests". Let's meet this charming Parisienne...  ...

Catriona’s Top 10 Travel Scams to avoid

by Sunday, April 28, 2019

A friend shared this story with me yesterday. It's about being scammed in Paris. She was sitting in a cafe, when a young person came up to her. They asked her if she’d sign a petition to help a children’s charity.  While she was distracted, another youngster swiped her phone from the table. Bugger! I have so much compassion for anyone who’s had this ...

The stories sure are good

by Saturday, April 6, 2019

Interview with travel Jeralyn Gerba and Pavia Rosati: "Sicily, Morocco, Mexico City, Paris, the Amalfi Coast, and Australia (all of it!) are the favourites we return to again and again. Sri Lanka was unforgettable for Pavia — for the food (hoppers!), the beaches, the elephants, and the afternoon she spent on Taprobane Island, a speck of land ...

Celebrating Champagne with Sally Hillman

by Saturday, February 9, 2019

Interview with Sally Hillman: "Champagne! A destination with so much appeal; tastings, tours of Houses and their caves (cellars), history, great food, beautiful accommodation and there is always the Tour de France too - a bon vivant’s paradise! Two interesting points: Champagne, 150 kilometres east of Paris, is the most northerly region suitable for grape growing in ...