Rice Fields Ubud Bali

Of all the places we have traveled to, Ubud, Bali is one of our favorite destinations. It’s also the place we spent the most time while traveling and got to know the best. While teaching English, Ubud became our home away from home. It is a cultural center and great place to get a feel for… Read More


When we day dream about Paris two scenarios come to mind. The first, and most obvious,  being a picnic lunch by the Eiffel Tower. The second is going for a stroll by the Arc de Triomphe. Both structures are symbols of this incredible city, so when we had the opportunity to stay just 100 meters from the Arc… Read More


Hotel Da Vinci Paris

In 1911 one of the worlds most famous paintings, the Mona Lisa, was stolen from the Louvre. Now why would we be telling you this to start off a hotel review article? Well it just so happens that the thief, Vincenzo Peruggia, brought the Mona Lisa to the building that now houses the Hotel Da Vinci. That’s right,… Read More


The 18th arrondissement of Paris, known as Montmartre, has a certain je ne sais quoi that has been inspiring people since the late 19th century when it was known as the Artists District. Back in the day, Montmartre brought together some of the most famous artists of the time including: Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh and Claude… Read More


Hotel Chavanel Paris

Paris is a city that has captivated visitors with it’s undeniable sense of style. It can be seen while watching Parisians walk along the busy streets, around every corner and down hidden side streets. This sense of style has been embodied by Hotel Chavanel, located in Le Madeleine, arguably one of the most chic and luxurious neighborhoods in all of… Read More