Paris

Whenever people think about Paris, the City of Lights summons images of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and romantic strolls along the Seine. But beyond these iconic landmarks lies a treasure trove of unexpected delights for the curious traveler.

Unusual Things to Do in Paris: A Quirky Guide to the City of Light

Paris
7 min read
30/05/202419/05/2024

Under the romantic streets of Paris lies a world of darkness filled with the skeletal remains of millions of people. The Paris Catacombs hold a strange appeal, drawing those fascinated by the macabre and off-the-beaten-path history.

The Paris Catacombs: Descend into Darkness in the City of Lights

Paris
5 min read
05/05/202408/05/2024

Tucked away amidst the timeless beauty of Paris lies the final resting place of the "Poet of the Piano," Frédéric Chopin. Renowned for his remarkable contributions to the Romantic movement, Chopin's musical legacy has left an unforgettable mark on the world.

Chasing Chopin in Paris: Discovering the Maestro’s Resting Place

Paris
5 min read
20/01/202420/01/2024

The Szczecin Philharmonic is the main reason why Szczecin appeared under my radar. The building is so magnificent and beautiful that it won numerous architectural awards when it was open to the public, back in 2014. One of these awards was the Architectural Design of the Year at Eurobuild Awards 2014.

Architectural Travel around Europe: Our Favorite Architecture around the Continent

Europe, Tips and Tricks
17 min read
07/12/202228/10/2024

As a designer, I have a thing for notebooks and paper products since I enjoy sketching out ideas. I believe I first found out about Papier Tigre back in 2016 when they still had a shop in Berlin-Mitte. When I first saw the shop, I had to stop by and get something new. Eventually, the shop closed down in Berlin, but I still got some stuff from them online.

Papier Tigre Paris: A bold stationery shop for all your paper needs

Paris
4 min read
23/03/202222/11/2023

The first thing that caught our attention at the Lavirotte Building was the door. A door so beautiful that we decided to name it the most beautiful door in Paris unofficially. But, once we got home from our trip, we went through our pictures and decided to research a bit about the building. This research leads us to learn about the work of architect Jules Lavirotte.

The Most Beautiful Door in Paris is the one in the Lavirotte Building

Paris
5 min read
23/09/202122/12/2023

The last original standard meter is called mètre étalon in French and is a small piece of marble that can be found on a wall next to rue Vaugirard 36, across the street from the Senate at the Palais du Luxembourg. This is the only one of 16 that still exist today, and all of them were installed in 1791 when the Académie des Sciences defined what would be the meter.

Mètre Étalon: The Last Original Standard Meter in Paris

Paris
4 min read
16/03/201813/03/2024

Hidden in plain sight at the Rue Saint-Jacques in Paris, you can find a surrealist timepiece created by an artist famous for his melting clocks. Salvador Dalí installed this concrete sculpture in 1966 with the artist and his pet ocelot. There was also a brass band, and this is pretty much everything we managed to find out about the opening ceremony. Too bad.

Chronicles of Surreality: The Salvador Dalí Sundial in Paris

Paris
3 min read
12/03/201826/01/2024

Things to do in Paris: Walking Through the French Capital

France, Paris
16 min read
26/05/201521/12/2023