One of the best things about zip-lining at Whistler is that you can go during the summer or after a snowstorm. The ziplines here are long and high so you can really get the sensation of flying!
One of the best things about zip-lining at Whistler is that you can go during the summer or after a snowstorm. The ziplines here are long and high so you can really get the sensation of flying!
Perhaps best known as the resting place of Jim Morrison, this cemetery is actually home to a slew of French legends and one of the most fascinating attractions in the city. Before you go, make sure you brush up on all the superstitions and traditions (and there are lots of them!). One of the best Perhaps best known as the resting place of Jim Morrison, this cemetery is actually home to a slew of French legends and one of the most fascinating attractions in the city. Before you go, make sure you brush up on all the superstitions and traditions (and there are lots of them!). One of the best involves Oscar Wilde's grave which received so many kisses from lipsticked women it had to be enclosed in glass as the oils from the kisses began to cause erosion. As if this weren't enough, in the 1960s someone broke off and stole the genitalia of the angel who adorns Wilde's iconic tomb. Rumor had it that the cemetery's director was in possession of it and used it as a paperweight.…see moresee less
It was at this military academy that a young cadet was told that "he could go far if the circumstances were right" on what was essentially his final report card. That cadet was Napoleon.
Made famous by a serious accident, the Musée d'Orsay is considered by many to be the best museum in Paris. Once a train station, this building was all but destroyed when a train ran right through the side of the building, causing major damage and killing a newspaper vendor. Later, when trains becameMade famous by a serious accident, the Musée d'Orsay is considered by many to be the best museum in Paris. Once a train station, this building was all but destroyed when a train ran right through the side of the building, causing major damage and killing a newspaper vendor. Later, when trains became too big for the antiquated station's tracks, the station was closed and in the 1980s, became the extraordinary museum it is today.…see moresee less
When you go up to see the Mona Lisa (and despite your protests, you will actually see it), keep in mind how amazing it is that it's actually in one piece. It's been stolen, had acid thrown on it, been pelted with a mug, and even cut down a bit to fit frames. It was put behind bullet proof glass in When you go up to see the Mona Lisa (and despite your protests, you will actually see it), keep in mind how amazing it is that it's actually in one piece. It's been stolen, had acid thrown on it, been pelted with a mug, and even cut down a bit to fit frames. It was put behind bullet proof glass in 2005 and there's an urban legend (that may actually be true), that at the end of each day the painting slides down to a secure location. Given that when it was originally stolen it was by a museum guard, this is probably not a bad idea.…see moresee less
Walking away from the museum, take a right at the tram tracks, take first left and across from Mucha museum take Left down dark alley. Open the door at the end of the alley and you will find yourself in the coolest bowling/pool/ping pong hall on earth with the cheapest beers downtown. DON'T LOOSE Walking away from the museum, take a right at the tram tracks, take first left and across from Mucha museum take Left down dark alley. Open the door at the end of the alley and you will find yourself in the coolest bowling/pool/ping pong hall on earth with the cheapest beers downtown. DON'T LOOSE YOUR TICKET!!!…see moresee less
If it seems to you that the lobby of the Opera Garnier is bigger than the stage, that's because it just about is. When it was built in the 1800s, audiences were much more interested in being seen than in seeing the opera, thus more space was allowed for patrons to display themselves. A little If it seems to you that the lobby of the Opera Garnier is bigger than the stage, that's because it just about is. When it was built in the 1800s, audiences were much more interested in being seen than in seeing the opera, thus more space was allowed for patrons to display themselves. A little modern-day insider legend claims that a lake under the Opera prompted a staff member to take up fishing. When a second staff member heard about this he chimed up saying if his colleague was allowed to use the lake to fish, he should be allowed to use the roof to collect honey from neighborhood bees. While the rivalry has never been confirmed, the honey is most definitely sold in stores.…see moresee less
Some people really keep their word. During the Franco-Prussian war two businessmen made a pact to build a church should France survive and is pretty easy to understand their desperation. By the time the battle came to an end, the citizens of Paris were literally out of animals to eat.
We rented bicycles and cruised the neighborhoods on both sides of the Arno. Enjoyed a gorgeous sunset view of the Ponte Vecchio while picnicking on the banks of the river.
In May 2008 engineers stabilized the leaning Tower. It stopped moving for the first time in its history. And engineers claim it will be stable for at least 200 years.
I'll admit the views from here are great but you need to go with tour guide and it takes a while to get everybody up and then get everybody back down. The crypt is interesting (I think mostly because of what people leave there--giant wreaths and things for people who've been dead for 100 years), butI'll admit the views from here are great but you need to go with tour guide and it takes a while to get everybody up and then get everybody back down. The crypt is interesting (I think mostly because of what people leave there--giant wreaths and things for people who've been dead for 100 years), but if you don't have a lot of time I'd skip it.…see moresee less
OK, it's a little tacky and a little cliche but I always have to come here. Don't just stop at seeing the main hall or even the stage (with the Marc Chagall mural on the ceiling). Make sure you see the section with all the bound librettos--it's stunning and that's where you really get a feel for theOK, it's a little tacky and a little cliche but I always have to come here. Don't just stop at seeing the main hall or even the stage (with the Marc Chagall mural on the ceiling). Make sure you see the section with all the bound librettos--it's stunning and that's where you really get a feel for the building when it was new.…see moresee less