One of the most discussed issues in traveling to Paris is the issue of tipping.   Most Americans have a lot of difficulty in leaving anything less than 15% when they are served a meal,  taking a taxi ride, or being served a beverage at a bar.  However, the rules are different in Paris.   Take a look at the current blog and get some guidelines on tipping protocol while you are in Paris. 

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TravelingProfessor.Com members Richard and Catherine recently returned from a week-long trip to Paris.   In this blog is their trip report.   When you read their Paris trip report you'll see that they had a great time.   They stayed at the Hotel Residence Foch.   They ate at some great Paris restaurants.   They made some wonderful new discoveries in Paris.   Take a look at the blog and read about Richard and Catherine's Paris adventure.

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Of course Paris is known for the greats - the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Orsay.  Even some of Paris' "2nd Tier" museums would be superstars in nearly any other city.    Few people realize that not only is Paris one of the centers of the world of art, but at the turn of the 20th century, it was the center of the science and technology universe.  In this blog, I will help you discover some of the wonders of Paris in science and technology.

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Paris has glamorous attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and the Cathedral of Notre Dame.  However, after you’ve seen all the touristy stuff, it’s time to do something out of the ordinary.  In this blog you will see what few people ever see on their first trip to Paris.   You'll discover the infamous les Égouts de Paris, the history of Basilique Saint-Denis, the famous Pere Lachaise cemetery, and another attraction that has been getting its share of publicity lately - the Catacombs.  There's more here too, so take a look at the blog.

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Each Parisian neighborhood has its own distinctive personality.  Some are chic, some are smutty.  Some are sophisticated, some are cultured, and others are crude.   In any case, they all have an element of charm that makes each one of them appealing in their own way.   In this blog, you will find out about my favorite  Paris neighborhoods, the Marais, Saint Germain des-Pres, Mouffetard, Ile St.-Louis, Latin Quarter, rue Cler, Montmartre, Champs-Elysees, and Bercy.

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