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Shopping at a Parisian open-air market

We make our second visit to our local marché. Not quite so overwhelming on a weekday, thank goodness; last time …

We haven't yet gotten out much in Paris -- it's always like this when we first arrive in a new …

I muse on what makes Paris feel comfortable to me. Also: Vietnamese food. (And yes, good Asian food is one …

My first thoughts on Paris: no wonder everyone goes all dreamy-eyed and goopy-voiced when they talk about it!

We visit a famous and super-crowded mosque and the incredible Aya Sofya, and I make a feline friend.

I prefer Korean spas or the Icelandic hot pots. But I still enjoyed the hamam.

What does it feel like to burn out on traveling? Well, not too surprisingly, it feels like burning out on …