Biodiversity Comes in Bursts and Goes with Glaciers
Biodiversity is not evenly distributed; rather, it is highly concentrated in groups that rapidly expanded, often sparked by innovations such as flight. From birds to flowers, the majority of the Earth’s species stem from a few evolutionary “explosions,” where new habitats or traits sparked rapid diversification. These bursts, in fact, explain most of the planet’s […]
Napoléon’s Tombs – Three Tombs for One Man
Visiting Napoléon’s Tomb in Paris – Les Invalides The final burial site of Napoléon is nothing short of spectacular. Louis Visconti created an open, two-level crypt below the Dome of Les Invalides, which is surrounded by murals, sculptures, gold, and other impressive artworks. To get a close-up view of the crypt, you need to take […]
Winter Warmer Cocktail Infusion Kit
If you like the idea of a cozy winter cocktail with almost zero effort at serving time, these dehydrated cocktail kits are the way to go. In this post we are sharing how to make our Winter Warmer cocktail infuser kit. You prep a jar with dried fruit, spices, and sugar, then add whiskey or […]
2025 Paris Holiday Guide — Sample Preview ⋆ Secrets of Paris
Planning the holidays in Paris can be magical — but only if you have reliable information. Opening hours shift, events appear and disappear, and most online lists are incomplete or outdated. Each year I compile a comprehensive, independently researched Paris Holiday Guide for Secrets of Paris Community Members, updated weekly through January 1st. To give […]
This cycling trip in Croatia showed me the joy of letting go
Devin Cowens set up Radical Adventure Riders Atlanta to lead inclusive, two-wheeled trips through her backyard in Georgia. But a group trip in Croatia with Intrepid reminded her of the simple pleasure of pedalling in a pack. ‘I’ve been thinking. Let’s go on a cycling trip together,’ Lyn, my partner said to me one rainy […]
Our Top Picks for Where to Learn French in Paris
by Allexa Dunn Published: August 22nd, 2025 One of the greatest joys of spending time in Paris is immersing yourself in the rhythm of everyday life. Morning walks to the boulangerie, afternoons exploring museums, evenings lingering at neighborhood cafés and, of course, the chance to truly savor the music of the French language. Whether you’re […]
How To Create The Best Damn Automated Booking Confirmation Communication System
You’re probably reading this because you have an automated booking confirmation process, right? You take trip reservations over the phone. You write your client’s contact information and credit card details on a random piece of paper. Then you draft an email with the trip date, time, meeting location, and whatever they need to bring with […]
Paris Through My Lens: Léche vitrine
Paris je t’aime I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to […]
25 Best Things To Do in Madeira, Portugal (2025 Guide)
There are many reasons to visit a new place, like trying new food, exploring attractions, and going on outdoor adventures. Madeira combines all those things in a stretch of about 300 square miles. As if that wasn’t good enough, it’s blessed with year-round nice weather. While I don’t live in Madeira (I’m sadly forced to […]
22 French Songs That You’ll Never Forget (w/ Preview) (2025)
Whether you are planning a trip to Paris, you’re learning the French language, or you want a cheap vacation without having to do as much as get up from your chair – what else but a couple of French songs to transport you to the faraway city of Paris? This list of French songs has […]