Monthly Archives: April 2016

Le Mondial (Paris, France)

Posted on April 30, 2016 by stenoodie

So since we weren’t shopping anyway and I was a bit finicky for authentic French food while in Paris, France, we walked around and stopped at Le Mondial (also shows up as the name “Tabac de l’Opéra” in search) for some … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Admiration

Posted on April 29, 2016 by stenoodie

Any time that I’m travelling and get to watch a changing of the guards, the guards themselves as well as the process are all quite fascinating and worth pictures (and even videos). On our trip to Luxembourg earlier this month, we … Continue reading →

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Ladurée (Galeries Lafayette, Paris)

Posted on April 28, 2016 by stenoodie

While “shopping” at Galeries Lafayette (Le Printemps De La Maison) in Paris, France, I was on the lookout for sweet French pastries and macarons (because who am I kidding — I don’t shop for clothes at shopping malls; I merely … Continue reading →

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Délice House (Paris, France)

Posted on April 27, 2016 by stenoodie

After a relatively fast and simple “snack” at the Louvre on our visit there, we arrived at Galeries Lafayatte for some shopping for the afternoon in Paris, France. Before that though, the rest of our friends wanted a popular lunch … Continue reading →

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Europe 2016 ~ Day 1: Exploring Paris, France

Posted on April 26, 2016 by stenoodie

Wed, April 13, 2016. First day of Paris!! Yay!! I love how for this trip, I didn’t have to wake up super early to take the flight as our flight to France was at 7:40 p.m. in the evening. Most … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Comfort Hotel Airport CDG (Paris, France)

Posted on April 25, 2016 by stenoodie

This blog post is a review on the Comfort Hotel Airport CDG hotel that I stayed at in Paris, France for four nights in April 2016. On our first night in Paris, France, we checked into Comfort Hotel Airport CDG. … Continue reading →

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Diana’s Oyster Bar & Grill Grand Opening in Markham

Posted on April 24, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure and privilege to be invited to the Grand Opening event of Diana’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Markham this past Saturday (their second location). This grand opening was actually scheduled to take place at the end of … Continue reading →

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Bianco Pizzeria – Bar à Cocktails (Paris, France)

Posted on April 23, 2016 by stenoodie

Bianco Pizzeria – Bar à Cocktails in Paris, France: For our early dinner in Paris on our first night there, we ate at Bianco Pizzeria (a restaurant, pizzeria, cocktails bar). We decided on Bianco Pizzeria after seeing their expansive patio … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Abstract

Posted on April 22, 2016 by stenoodie

At first look, this photo seems to be just a mirage of abstract colour and shapes. However, when you look closely (and this is achievable only if you have a zoom camera or you stand up on a high ladder), … Continue reading →

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Pomme de Pain (Paris, France)

Posted on April 21, 2016 by stenoodie

Our first meal and lunch in Paris, France was at Pomme de Pain. We chose this restaurant cafe since its display looked the best out of all the other sandwich shops that we saw along at the Forum des Halles … Continue reading →