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Home » Destinations » World » France

France with kids

May 13, 2015 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

Wouldn’t it be fabulous to vacation in France with kids? It’s something I always thought was out of reach (financially), but we figured it out and in 2012 took a dream family vacation to Paris. We love the city ~ the touristy spots, the museums and local neighborhoods too. When I’m asked what to do in Paris, I […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Destinations, France, Interests, Kid Fun, World

Sainte Chapelle, Paris

April 11, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 27 Comments

While the Notre Dame Cathedral is the most visited site in Paris, it is not the most beautiful… at least not according to my family. Nearby Sainte Chapelle, which sits hidden behind government buildings, is far more exquisite. Waiting in line to see Sainte Chapelle, the kids wondered, some more loudly than others, if it would […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, attractions, Destinations, France, History, Interests, World

What you should know before visiting Notre Dame Cathedral

April 4, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 27 Comments

It’s been a year since our first (only, so far) trip to Paris. Visiting Notre Dame Cathedral an the Eiffel Tower, eating the baguettes… ahhhh…. But, I didn’t expect to love the city. Millions of visitors each year can’t be right, can they? Despite my best efforts to doubt Paris, I fell in love with […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Destinations, France, History, Interests, Uncategorized, World

Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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