Tag: France

TRAVEL COMPANION

Friends and Companions, by Rich Paschall “In life, it’s not where you go. It’s who you travel with.” – Charles Schulz If you can travel with someone and come back as friends, then you have a good travel companion. I have had the good fortune of traveling with some people who were an absolute joy to spend … Continue reading TRAVEL COMPANION

WHERE WOULD YOU TRAVEL?

What if you could travel anywhere? by Rich Paschall If you could go anywhere at all, where would you go? Where would your sense of adventure lead you?  Would it be around the world or around town? Perhaps for you, it would have to be domestic. You could go to St. Louis and see the … Continue reading WHERE WOULD YOU TRAVEL?

THE ENEMY OF IGNORANCE

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” - Mark Twain When I was working for a freight forwarder in the … Continue reading THE ENEMY OF IGNORANCE

WHY THE OLD MAN FEEDS PIGEONS

It was a grey and gloomy Paris morning where occasional raindrops did not seem to chase the patrons off the sidewalks and into the many cafés that were sprinkled liberally around the area.  This particularly grimy part of town was liberally spray-painted with "street art."  Teams of youths and an occasional solo artist spent many evenings decorating the buildings, … Continue reading WHY THE OLD MAN FEEDS PIGEONS

LIVING IN TWO PLACES

A Tale of Two Cities, by Rich Paschall A while back I saw this Daily Prompt question: "If you could split your time evenly between two places, and two places only, which would these be?" Normally I am not a Daily Prompt kind of guy. Usually, by the time I read the question, it is … Continue reading LIVING IN TWO PLACES

WHERE WOULD YOU TRAVEL? – RICH PASCHALL

What if the pandemic was over? by Rich Paschall Suppose the pandemic was past us. Suppose travel restrictions were lifted. If you could go anywhere at all, where would you go? Where would your sense of adventure lead you?  Would it be around the world or around town? Perhaps for you, it would have to … Continue reading WHERE WOULD YOU TRAVEL? – RICH PASCHALL

THE ENEMY OF IGNORANCE – RICH PASCHALL

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” - Mark Twain When I was working for a freight forwarder in the … Continue reading THE ENEMY OF IGNORANCE – RICH PASCHALL

THE HOUSE OF BREAD – RICH PASCHALL

Unique stops in Alsace, by Rich Paschall On my past trips to Alsace, a region in northeast France, we have always found time to visit some of the interesting buildings and unique attractions the area has to offer. The most recent trip this year was no exception. As always, I stopped into ancient churches. I … Continue reading THE HOUSE OF BREAD – RICH PASCHALL

THE CHRISTMAS MARKET – RICH PASCHALL

Marche de Noel, by Rich Paschall Each winter the Christmas markets are a highly anticipated event throughout Europe and in many parts of the world. They typically included local food and drink, crafts, and of course, toys. You will find the official town Christmas tree, often the tallest they can find. Some will even include … Continue reading THE CHRISTMAS MARKET – RICH PASCHALL

ANTICIPATION AND DISAPPOINTMENT – RICH PASCHALL

We can never know about the days to come But we think about them anyway   - Carly Simon You may have been looking forward to an event, only to be disappointed when the date finally arrived. Perhaps you got tickets to a show you heard was very good, only to find the experience was not … Continue reading ANTICIPATION AND DISAPPOINTMENT – RICH PASCHALL