Paris: Cheap Chic on the Left Bank

Is it even possible to write a fresh word on Paris? “La ville lumière” is Europe’s most celebrated destination for tourists and it has attracted a galaxy of fine travel writers. The dus … read

There are more opportunities to get cultured on the cheap in London that you’d expect, and classical music is no exception. Whether you’re up for bagging a last-minute standing ticket or b … read

As my regular readers will have caught on to by now, I’m a huge fan of budget hotels, and specifically those in Paris. I visit them, stay in them and follow their changes (and sadly for some, th … read