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A day at Versailles

My main takeaway from Versailles: (somewhat) glad we went, but not in any rush to go back. The last time I went to Versailles, I was 16: I remember enjoying Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon and the general splendor of the chateau, but not much else....
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Vedettes de Paris river cruise

The two tours in Paris I recommend

To be honest, I'm not too much of a tour person: I'd almost always rather explore a new city on my own. My two exceptions: bike tours and river cruises. Although I bike regularly in New York City, I always find it easier to get the hang of biking in...
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A weekend in Pigalle

Montmartre and Pigalle are possibly one of the most "touristy" neighborhoods in Paris that I've barely spent any time in: I've never been too drawn to the Moulin Rouge (I've still never seen the movie!), and although I have eaten at the famous Amelie...
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A weekend in Cambridge

To be completely honest: although our time in Cambridge was the main reason for our trip overseas (a dear friend's nuptials!), I didn't have super high expectations of our time there beyond being very excited for the wedding festivities. As soon as...
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Paris: on video!

We're back home after a wonderful visit to Paris and Cambridge, and honestly, I am so thrilled to be reunited with Gertie! That said, I had so much fun playing tour guide in Paris: we went back to all of my favorite places, checked out a few touristy...
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