Welcome to the first post in a new series called “An Art Historian’s Guide” — we’ll be starting with impressionist museums in Paris. This series will be my guide to museums and artistic movements around the world. As an art historian, how I interact with museums is different than the average person strolling through…
Is the Louvre near the Eiffel Tower? Yes, it is! And this blog post will tell you everything you need to know about how to get from one landmark to the other. Can you see The Louvre and Eiffel Tower in the same day? What’s the fastest way to get from The Louvre to the…
Ah, the Eiffel Tower, one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. It’s a proud symbol of France’s commitment to liberty. Can you see the Eiffel Towel from any Paris airports, though? Last year, when I took a double-decker tour bus of Paris, the guide shared at when the Nazis invaded during WWII, the…
Can I buy a train ticket at the Geneva Airport? If you’ve booked a flight to Geneva, congratulations! You’re in for a treat because it’s a wonderful place to visit. I went there two summers ago before stopping into Italy, and it is a fantastic place to spend a few days! Like you, before I…
But is the Latin Quarter in Montreal safe? Generally yes, it’s a safe neighborhood to be in, but the neighborhood’s boundaries touch Place Émilie-Gamlin, a notorious drug and homeless hotspot in the city of Montréal. As a local, you get used to being in the park if you live near there—I used to live two…
If you’re going to Belgium, you must spend time strolling along the canals of Bruges. Unlike other European water cities — namely Venice — you won’t find the same large crowds or packs of rowdy tourists. Bruges is a perfect location for travelers who want a quaint, relaxing vacation rather than getting caught up in…
Ridesharing services have grown in popularity amongst tourists. Sometimes, you just don’t want to be bothered with public transit, but it can be hard to know what’s available where. Is Lyft in Montreal? Does Uber work in Montreal? Are taxis or rideshare services in Montreal more effective? Ridesharing is indeed very popular in the city…
Whenever someone who isn’t from Montreal finds out I’m a native Montrealer, they’ll ask me: Do I need to speak French in Montreal? And I get it. Most people outside Canada know about Montreal for two things: the French language and our absolute stronghold over poutine. The use of French in Montreal is an ever-evolving…