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A colorful and charming exterior to a small hotel in Paris. The entrance is flanked in blue trim and lanterns, and above that are three traditional windows with red flowers in flower boxes.

Inexpensive Hotels in Paris

A Cyprus meze platter: olives, beets, limes, tzatziki, tomatoes and limes sit atop a checked table cloth

Traditional Cyprus Foods on a Mediterranean Adventure

Susan Heinrich stands in from the of Maison d'Isablle bakery in Paris biting a croissant.

Best Paris Croissants

The dining room at the Napoleon Apartments at the Louvre in Paris. A Paris hidden gem recommended by Paris blogger, Susan Heinrich. A dining table that seats 40 is set in an opulent room, decorated as it was in 1865 when the Louvre was a palace.

Hidden Gems in Paris

Susan Heinrich stands on a outdoor terrace in Paris near the Champs Elysees

A Solo Trip to Paris – Complete Guide

Susan Heinrich with her tour guide, Penelope Triantafyllidou, in Athens Greece

Greece Travel Tips from an Athens Tour Guide

Susan Heinrich looks up at the Porch of the Caryatids at the Acropolis Greece on a solo trip to Athens

Yes, Athens is Safe. Tips for a Memorable (and Safe) Visit

Susan Heinrich sits on a terrace on the Greek island of Hydronetta, with stunning view of the Hydra coast beyond

Sailing the Greek Islands, from Athens

The CitizenM Paris Charles de Gaulle airport at night

CitizenM Paris Charles de Gaulle