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  • A Brief History of L’Hôtel de Sully, Paris

    A Brief History of L’Hôtel de Sully, Paris

    During our time in Paris, we stumbled upon another hidden gem for book lovers in Le Marais—L’Hôtel de Sully, which we featured in the previous post. Let’s take a look at the historic building. The main entrance of Hôtel de Sully opens onto the bustling rue de Rivoli. There is a back entrance which connects…

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  • Browsing in Librairie de L’Hôtel de Sully, Paris

    Browsing in Librairie de L’Hôtel de Sully, Paris

    During our stay in Paris, we stumbled upon another hidden gem for book lovers in Le Marais—an excellent complement to the Bibliothèque Forney, which we featured in a previous post [here]. Enjoy this while browsing… Nestled within the historic Hôtel de Sully, this discovery is not a public library but rather a one-of-a-kind bookstore in…

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  • Random moment #31 – Life In The Fast Lane

    Random moment #31 – Life In The Fast Lane

    More Pop Rock! The songs in this playlist has got that classic, swaggering riff-driven rock sound that crackles with power, attitude and urgency. The vocals are sharp, often theatrical. Briming with reckless energy and a sense that the night’s just getting started. The songs don’t meander — they hit fast, lean hard, and always on…

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  • Random Moment #30 – Rockin’ All Over The World

    Random Moment #30 – Rockin’ All Over The World

    Here is a playlist that got the classic, no-nonsense, driving rock’n’roll groove —built on riffs, a backbeat and repetitious choruses made for shouting across a crowded pub. No prog rock, no pretense, just straightforward, blue-collar charm. It’s all about the weekend with the lads and simple pleasures. Think denim jackets, lager, and jukeboxes. Look out…

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Jungfrau, a must-see in Switzerland

Art and Architecture on Naoshima 直島, Japan

Morocco Adventure: Sand, Sea and Souks

Venice, its canals and carriers

Notable Bookstores of the World – Series 1

Familiar food we (as travelers) ate while in Tokyo

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