Tag Archives: Paris

Let’s Paws: Paris restaurant’s doggone wonderful

Posted on December 13, 2013 by planetlippstone

After chocolate mousse at a Paris restaurant, an even-sweeter dessert: Making friends with some of the proprietors. Why don’t they allow dogs in U.S. restaurants? Never understood that, and never will.

Posted in Eats, Let's Paws: I break for critters | Tagged dog lovers, dogs in restaurants, Paris, travel | Leave a comment

Morocco: A meal almost worth dying for

Posted on December 9, 2013 by planetlippstone

After a deep sleep in a dream of a place, I’m back. In Fes, Morocco. Writing with the sound of evening Islamic prayers drifting through the partially open-air roof of the place I’m staying at. In December. Yep. No central heating. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa | Tagged Air France bus, Airbnb, Casablanca, Fes, Morocco, Paris, Rick's Cafe, Stash tea, travel | Leave a comment

Barcelona to Nice, by SUV

Posted on August 23, 2012 by planetlippstone

What do you do when you’ve done the obligatory Spring Break drive from Philly to Miami? You could drive cross-country, which I intend to do someday, I think. Haven’t gotten around to conquering that one. If I do, I’ll invite … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Rental car woes | Tagged Arles, Barcelona, France, Jewish Quarter, Lenny Kravitz, Nice, Paris, Peter Mayle, Provence, renting a car in Europe, Spain, Top Gear, travel | 1 Comment

Quirky Paris hospital hotel just what the doctor ordered

Posted on October 13, 2011 by planetlippstone

The last thing you want while running around Paris is to have to check into a hospital. But there’s one that may be worth checking out because it’s home to a quirky hotel in a drop-dead location that won’t cost … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool places to stay, Europe | Tagged Eiffel Tower, Hotel Dieu, hotels, Louvre, Notre Dame, Paris | Leave a comment