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I'd Rather Be in Paris

A blog celebrating the hidden gems, local experiences, and cultural nuances that make Paris unique.

The Atelier des Lumières opened in April of 2018 in a former smelting plant/iron foundry from the 19th Century in…

So you’re planning a trip to Paris and while you’re there, you want to see a castle, a “chateau.” But…

You’ve been to the Louvre. You’ve been to the D’Orsay. You love them, I get it. But there are SO…

First, I have to apologize that I have been silent for several months. I’ve been working very hard on Book…

Do you know what a netsuke is? According to Google, it’s: “a carved button-like ornament, especially of ivory or wood,…

In today’s world, it feels like you can literally buy anything you want with a quick click of your mouse.…

Marty Almquist

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