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Best Places for Jazz and Live Music in Paris
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Best Places for Jazz and Live Music in Paris

One of the questions that I often get asked by visitors in Paris is where are some good places to go for jazz and live music. Thanks to my parents, I’ve been a music aficionado for most of my life and because of that I’m always on the lookout for music venues, whether I’m traveling or at home. Being the culturally rich city that it is, Paris is loaded with live music venues. Listed here are…

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Drinking French in Atlanta
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Drinking French in Atlanta

Your guide to Atlanta’s best bars for French inspired cocktails, French wines by the glass, French apéritifs and café drinks.

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From Brittany to Jekyll Island, GA
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From Brittany to Jekyll Island, GA

Many of us are familiar with the French connection to Louisiana. But did you know about France’s ties to the Georgia Coast? The story begins with Christophe DuBignon, a French aristocrat and naval captain from the Brittany region in northern France. As a known loyalist to Louis XVI…

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How to Use the Paris Métro
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How to Use the Paris Métro

Paris is an enchanting city best explored on foot. But every now and then….when in a hurry, or if your feet grow tired, or if the distance is too far, then the Métro (train and subway system) is a quick and convenient way of getting around. For those who’ve used the Métro before, then you…

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Top 12 Places to Buy Wine in Metro Atlanta
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Top 12 Places to Buy Wine in Metro Atlanta

Have you ever been invited to someone’s home and were asked to bring a bottle of wine and had no idea where to start? Or maybe you’re just learning about wine and wonder where do other enthusiasts and connoisseurs like to go? Here’s a top 12 list to use as a guide (12 inside and 12 outside the perimeter).

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Who is Zoé?
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Who is Zoé?

Some of you may be wondering, “So what’s with the dog…being on a travel/wine blog site and all?” Well, here’s the deal. Little Zoé, first of all, is no ordinary dog. In fact, people who meet her often joke that it’s just a matter of time before she starts talking! The thing is, Zoé is one of those doggies who likes being in the center of everything. She is a true socialite (with humans) and loves meeting and greeting people during her travels and at various social events.

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