“Is the 13th arrondissement safe?” is one of the first things I Googled when my professor asked if I’d stay in Paris a few extra days (what a sacrifice haha) to do some research at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BNF). I’d never been to Paris before so any excuse to see a different part of…
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“Does it snow in Australia?” — My travel partner asked me this when we were considering going to Australia. As North Americans, our association with Australia is hot weather, kangaroos, etc. We’re not actually taught much about the country, and in our experience, the same can be said of the people around us. We were…
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I went to Moulin Rouge for the first time recently, and when I looked up ticket prices, my jaw just about dropped on the floor. It makes sense, it’s one of the most iconic shows on earth. How much do you really know about the nighttime entertainment scene in other countries? Everyone knows what Moulin…
A Paris to Giverny day trip is a must for Impressionism & Claude Monet lovers. I’ve been to Paris many many times, but I went to Giverny for the first time last year. I’m known to cry in art galleries, but seeing the place where Monet painted in person was next level. I definitely shed…
I’d been to Paris a few times but had never visited Napoleon’s tomb, so when I went in February 2023, I knew I needed to visit! Napoleon is such an iconic figure (not always for good reason) and as the First Consul of France, I knew he would be buried somewhere spectacular. I just didn’t…
If you’re looking for a list of the best lunch restaurants near The Louvre, look no further than this list. The last time I was in Paris, I stayed in the 1er Arrondissement about four blocks from The Louvre, which meant I tried a lot of the restaurants nearby, and I’ve eaten there every time…
As the most popular museum on earth, you might be wondering if you need to get advance tickets to The Louvre. In 2023, The Louvre received 8.9 million visitors, sure to be more this year with the Paris Olympics that will push visitor numbers to new records. It’s pretty safe to say that yes, you…
Although I’ve been to Paris many times, last year marked the first time that I visited Versailles. I was surprised (in both good and bad ways) by the castle, so I can give you my first-hand experience as an art historian about what makes this historic site so special and answer the question Is the…
As an art historian who studies the Renaissance, I’m very fortunate to spend a lot of time in France and Italy. I’ve been to France too many times to count at this point, and I spent five weeks in Italy in 2022, so both cities are ones that I know well. The two offer similar,…
What’s the best casino in Montreal? Technically, there’s only one in Montreal proper, the Casino de Montréal. However, there are two more gaming halls nearby: The Playground and the Magic Palace. Each one offers something different, and this post will dive into the details of all of them. I have fond memories of casinos —…