Remembering the success of our cycling trip in the Loire Valley last July, Jon and I spent a week cycling in Burgundy in late August this year. Because we were too busy this summer to do our own planning (read: Jon spent too much time training to swim the English Channel and I was left [...]
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Cycling in the Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France (and a few thoughts comparing independent and semi-independent travel)
Posted in Everyday in London, France, Travel, tagged Beaune, BlogSherpa, Burgundy, Burgundy and the Rhone, Chateau de Pommard, Cote de Beaune, Cote de Nuits, cycling in Burgundy, Detours in France, domaine de la chappelle, France, La Chouette Puligny-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet on September 28, 2010 | 9 Comments »
Paris Restaurants Open in Late August 2010
Posted in France, Paris, Travel, tagged 11th arrondissement, BlogSherpa, Daniel Rose, France, L'Aromatik, La Fontaine de Mars, Le Chateaubriand, lobster roll, Paris, Paris restaurants, Paris restaurants open in August, Spring Restaurant on September 19, 2010 | 8 Comments »
En route to Burgundy for a week of cycling and wine tasting, Jon and I decided to spend a weekend in Paris. Trouble was that our trip fell in late August, when lots of desirable restaurants are still closed, pending la rentree in September (L’Agrume, I’m looking at you). Of course, Paris is a big [...]
What to do in Paris When it’s Your Millionth Trip
Posted in France, Paris, tagged Bistro Paul Bert, BlogSherpa, Bois de Vincennes, Chateau de Vincennes, France, Grand Hotel Francais, Hotel de Sully, Jacquemart Andre, Le Chateaubriand, Louvre, Maison de Victor Hugo, Marais, Musee Carnavalet, Parc Floral, Paris, Place des Vosges, Tuileries, Winged Victory on September 13, 2010 | 8 Comments »
Love Paris but been there more times than you can count? Need something to do in between meals besides shop? Two weekends ago, that’s the enviable position I found myself in. First stop: the Petit Palais to see if we could catch the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit. Alas, it was the last weekend of the [...]
Banh Mi Bay, Holborn
Posted in Everyday in London, London Eating, tagged Banh Mi Bay Cafe, banh mi in London, BlogSherpa, England, London, London restaurants, Vietnamese in London on September 7, 2010 | 13 Comments »
Not too long ago, I’d have to go to Paris to satisfy my craving for banh mi. What a difference twelve months can make! While I wouldn’t say London has a huge banh mi scene now, there are at least half a dozen places to find those porky-savory-sweet-spicy sandwiches I love. Most recently, I tried [...]
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