What I like about France in general is that the country is so huge that going from one corner of it to another gives you a totally different ambiance and scenery. No cities will look alike, well at least during this trip that I did. Strasbourg is a city in the north-eastern part of France … Continue reading »
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Where I stayed in Strasbourg: Le Kleber Hotel
From Paris, I took the train from Gare de l’est at 1142hrs and arrived at Strasbourg train station at 1405. One tip when taking the train, be there much earlier than your departure time specially if you’re not very familiar of using the rail system. I was at Gare de l’est at around 11am and … Continue reading »
Things To Do in Paris: Enjoy the nightlife in Bastille.
My friend K brought me to a bar in Opera first but we found the supposedly “hip” bar a total bore so we went to Bastille instead and tried our luck there. Bastille reminded me of Malate in Manila – lots of bars, clubs, restaurants, cafes, bistros lining up the streets of Bastille. K told … Continue reading »
Things To Do in Paris: Watch “How to become a Parisian in one hour”
This photo of How to become Parisian in one hour? is courtesy of TripAdvisor “If you want to become a Parisian, you must start first by dressing like a Parisian. How do you do that? Well that’s easy, it’s the same for men and women – wear a black shirt with a black pants with … Continue reading »
Things To Do in Paris: Take a nap at the Luxembourg Gardens
I already had a clear idea in my mind that I will spend at least half a day in this garden which I have missed to visit the first time I was in Paris. It was one of the places that I was looking forward to visit for this trip, this and the Sacre Coeur. … Continue reading »
Things To Do in Paris: Visit Les Invalides.
Les Invalides, officially known as L’Hôtel national des Invalides (The National Residence of the Invalids), is a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the building’s original purpose. … Continue reading »
Things To Do in Paris: Explore the area of Pigalle.
The night before, I posted a Facebook status asking all my friends if they can give me some tips on which places should I visit the next day in Paris. I already have some things in my mind but I felt like I needed to seek some advice from all my well-traveled friends as well. … Continue reading »
Where I Ate in Paris: Le Cafe Chappe
After spending half a day walking around Montmartre, I came across Le Cafe Chappe and decided to eat my brunch there. The free wifi was the main reason of this decision by the way. Haha! The restaurant was not very busy yet when I got there which was around 11 in the morning. Too early … Continue reading »
Things To Do in Paris: Fall in love with Montmartre.
If I must choose only one place to spend my whole day while in Paris, there will be nothing else in my mind other than the beautiful Montmartre. There are a lot of things to do and see in this area other than people-watching. It’s charming, it’s quaint, it’s pretty and it’s very French. Lots … Continue reading »
Things To Do in Paris: Cross the Pont Alexandre III
The Pont Alexandre III is an arch bridge that spans the Seine, connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter and the Invalides and Eiffel Tower quarter, widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in Paris. It is classified as a historical monument. Source: Wikipedia This is one of my favorite spots in Paris as it’s just grand … Continue reading »
