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Looking back at our trips in 2025, Part 2
Happy New Year ! Every year we look back on our travels from the past twelve months. This year we’re sharing our destinations in three parts—we took three big trips, each with multiple interesting stops. This is part 2 of the 3-part series. Let’s start with some French music. Click ▶ to play In the
Star “Deconstructivist” Architect, Frank Gehry RIP
Frank Gehry, the Canadian-American star architect, died earlier this month (December 2025) at the age of 96. We’ve come across and admired many of his iconic buildings on our travels and have featured them on the blog before; here, we’re bringing together a selection of those photos as a small tribute. Spacious and shimmering, this
Cafes, Bars & Brasseries of Paris, Part 10
Following our 9-part series showcasing nearly 100 photographs of cafés, bars, and brasseries on the street corners of Paris, we recently returned to the city and captured even more photos. These establishments offer an endless source of fascination, as both residents and visitors go about their daily routines in a unique setting. This compilation is
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