Paella in and Around Torrevieja

Seafood paella in a restaurant. La Mata, Torrevieja

Paella is an iconic food. Literally – there’s a paella emoji now! A traditional Valencian rice dish that became popular in other regions of Spain and worldwide. In this post – some pictures of this popular dish taken in and around Torrevieja, a city in the Valencian Community. The “paella valenciana”. The original version –… Continue reading Paella in and Around Torrevieja

Rue Dénoyez, Paris, France – The Graffiti Street

Graffiti, Rue Dénoyez, Paris, France

How do you find places like this one in Paris? Book a random hotel in an area where you’ve never lived before. You will always discover something new. I left the building and found these walls just around the corner. It tuned out I was staying next to Rue Dénoyez, a street in the Belleville neighborhood… Continue reading Rue Dénoyez, Paris, France – The Graffiti Street

7 Short Videos from the Paris Metro

Paris Metro train seen from a hotel window

Short videos (“vines”) from the Paris metro (subway) combined into one post. Vine was shut down in 2016, but they keep the videos looping in the archives. Enjoy the ride (you can turn the sound on)! Barbès-Rochechouart, Paris metro, line 2. Opened in 1903. This elevated line offers some great views. Another Paris Metro Vine.… Continue reading 7 Short Videos from the Paris Metro