Manage to get tickets to view the innovative 2024 Olympics Cauldron. The showpiece itself rises up above the air every evening but it was too late for us to witness it as we will all be getting ready for bed. The Olympics Cauldron itself emits water mist and uses LED lights to create an illusion […]
It was an early start for us today. We made our way into calm Paris. Heavy police presence is felt throughout our 20 minute walk from the station to the Arena for our badminton match. I bought the tickets not knowing which country or players will be in the opening sessions but was fortunate to […]
Based on an impromptu decision, we made our way to Arc de Triomphe to witness day 2 of the Olympics Torch relay in Paris. We were supposed to join in the festivities yesterday along with Bastille Day celebrations but were getting tired after our early start in Du Louvre Museum. I inititially hesitated due to […]
I stumbled upon a signboard pointing towards this place of worship in the first few months I was in Paris while visiting the Zoo. It took us nearly two years to finally visit this place and for a delayed Wesak celebration. Nestled in the massive grounds of Bois de Vincennes, there is a Buddhist Temple. […]
A place I would have never visited when I was growing up due to having a superstitious upbringing. Père Lachaise Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Paris, France, at 44 hectares or 110 acres. With more than 3.5 million visitors annually, it is the most visited necropolis in the world. There is a bit of […]
We took a long drive for a short mini break. Thanks to my better half who booked this getaway based on recommendations by our French teachers. The Dune of Pilat (French: Dune du Pilat, its official name), also known as Grande Dune du Pilat, is the highest sand dune in Europe. Situated in La Teste-de-Buch […]
Over the weekend, we were fortunate enough to visit the 120th edition of Foire De Paris at the Paris Exhibition Center. We missed the events last year and eventhough we had a busy weekend, we had to squeeze it in. We drove to the venue and there were abundance of parking spots available. The fair […]
On our way back from a weekend getaway in Les Riceys, we stopped by the medieval town of Troyes. This place have roots to the celtics and roman eras. Troyes, a charming city nestled in the Champagne region of northeastern France, is a captivating blend of history, culture, and architectural beauty. Known for its well-preserved […]
We finally visited Rouen on the Easter weekend. Despite the unpredictable weather forecast, we decided to take our chance and drove almost two hours to this picturesque city. As usual, we arrive early and parked underground in the center. Rouen is the capital of Normandy. The famous landmarks of the city is The Cathedral, the […]
It is Easter Monday, and as we had no long weekend plans, we decided to visit the last village that Vincent Van Gogh spent his final days in. It only took us 40 mins by car and there were ample free parking spots available. We parked at the town hall which was just opposite the […]