Paris Part 2: Hidden Gems

JULY 2010… While the sights mentioned so far are prominent and unmissable, the Sacré-Cœur or Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris is a different story. For starters, it is tucked away out of sight from the main road. I probably wouldn’t have found it if not for the friendly Parisian who led me there.… Continue reading Paris Part 2: Hidden Gems

Rome: The Living Archive

OCTOBER 2006… “All roads lead to Rome”, as the saying goes. And “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”. The fact that these phrases still exist today is testament to the influence of the Roman Empire. Even after its heyday was over, the Roman Empire left behind a treasure trove of architecture – some… Continue reading Rome: The Living Archive