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I Capture the Castle: Staying in a Burgundy Chateau

February 23, 2023October 20, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell

Solo female traveler at a chateau in Burgundy France in autumn

Taking my own solo self on a romantic two-day stay in Burgundy chateau – leaning into the art of self-romance and eating all the cheese.

Opera on the Cheap in Paris: What You Need to Know

February 23, 2023October 19, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell

Going to see an opera in Paris is an unmissable experience – if you can afford it. But if you’re prepared, you can watch opera for just €5 with some easy tips.

The Best Small Museums of Paris: What Not To Miss

February 23, 2023October 16, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell

the Place des Vosges park in Paris France

Paris is full of museums – and some of the best are the small ones off the usual tourist radar. Here are my five favorites, and a couple extra if you have time.

Paris by Nose: Taking in the Smell of a City

December 12, 2024October 9, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell

A statue in Paris France under a pink sunset

Not just another guide for what to do in Paris – let’s find out what it smells like (cigarettes, croissants, and the hallways of the Ritz).

The Life of Luxury on a Budget in Paris

February 23, 2023October 2, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell

Paris can be a city of decadent luxury – or a budget paradise with a few smart tips. I’m doing it on $100 a day and going to the Ritz too.

Belleville: A Beautiful and Bold Paris Arrondissement

February 23, 2023September 30, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell

Street art in Belleville neighborhood of Paris

Belleville is probably the coolest neighborhood in Paris – street art everywhere, hipster cafes and men with ironic mustaches abound. I can’t get enough.