Bringing Down the White Picket Fence
A Couple's Quest to Live Globally
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Feel the Rush of the Tour de France! If you are traveling to Paris in July, make sure to keep tabs on the Tour de France as it makes its arrival into the city. Don’t be tempted to follow the crowds as they push towards the Champs Elysee. Instead, head for the Left Bank and land a spot along the Quai Voltaire, anywhere between the Pont des Arts and the Pont Royal. Here… Read More
Lounge in the Parks Watch the colors of Paris illuminate in any one of the city’s immaculate and meticulously landscaped parks. Pull up a green chair, sit back, and watch the puffy white clouds float across the bright blue sky. Listen to the children’s laughter as they steer their wooden boats through the fountains, admire the perfectly aligned trees, read a good book, take a long nap. These are our favorite places to… Read More
Admire the Louvre While tourists flock to the Louvre to sneak a glimpse at the Mona Lisa, we prefer to stay outside the museum and bask in the beauty of the Louvre Palace. Set below the blue skies of Paris, this building is a stunning work of art. At night, the lights transform it into a majestic masterpiece. © Paul and Michelle Shappirio and Bringing Down the White Picket Fence, 2007-2014…. Read More
Stroll the Bridges You don’t have to stand in line at all the tourist attractions to get the best views of Paris. Skip the lines and head for the bridges! Take an evening stroll, breathe in the delicious Paris air, and watch the sun work its magic on this beautiful city. When the sun goes down, the city and its bridges light up. Stay up late and share in the nightlife. This… Read More
There are just too many fantastic places to eat in the city of Paris, and we’ve got more of our favorites coming your way. Stay tuned. Check out some of our recommendations here in Part 1 of Our Guide to Paris-Where We Eat and Our Guide to Paris-Where to Stay. © Paul and Michelle Shappirio and Bringing Down the White Picket Fence, 2007-2014. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and… Read More
I always say, “To travel is to eat,” and I believe food is the ultimate gateway between the traveler and the local. There is no better way to embrace the culture of a country than to dig your hands, your fork, your bread, into the culinary delights of a foreign place. Food gives you opportunities, not only to taste, but also to converse with the people who cook it and serve… Read More
Paris, that magical place that makes people’s eyes sparkle. Whether they’ve traveled there or not, the world swoons over Paris. Maybe its love, maybe its good bread and cheese, or maybe its just that glittering tower that draws travelers in and keeps them coming back for more. With all of its fascinating architecture, glittering lights, and bustling cafes, the city of Paris is dreamy and delicious and not to be missed. I… Read More
If you didn’t know already, New Orleans just might be the most delicious city in America. I could go on and on about how due to the impending Fourth of July weekend, we had to drive straight to New Orleans and skip Memphis and Elvis and his blue suede shoes. I could tell you how terribly disappointed I was that I wasn’t able to tour Graceland (for the third time), and that,… Read More
Being married to Miranda’s stunt double is a tough gig for Paul. It would be one thing if his Miranda-like wife just resembled the country singing superstar, but the fact that she somewhat looks like her AND loves her music is just something he can’t quite figure out. How did his Jersey Girl ever become a fan of cowboy boots and Tim McGraw? My country tastes began in the concert venue of… Read More
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