The Journey Begins

I'm a veteran newspaper reporter based in northwest Florida and consider myself a semi-native of that state, even though I was born and raised on New York's Long Island. I spent my life traveling around the U.S. and sailing to the Bahamas. After conquering Canada and Mexico, I began to explore the world beyond our continent -- Europe and South America. When I first set eyes on Paris, I fell in love. This blog is a chronicle of my love affair with Paris, its culture, neighborhoods and cuisine, and the many side trips I've taken to other parts of Europe. Bon voyage and bon appetit! View all posts by chronichypochondriac