Posts Tagged ‘Paris’

Paris – The City of Love

Monday, March 19th, 2012

What could be more romantic than going to Paris and hitting the most romantic sights in the city? If you really want to impress the one you love, take him/her to one of these places and get your hearts racing and save some money for a present. (hint, women like jewlery.)  To see all there is to do in Paris, go to  Nonrev Paris . To see free and cheap things to do around the world, go to NonRevWebsite.com .

The Pedestrian Bridge in the last episode of “Sex and the City.”

Guys, here’s a big hint. Women love “Sex and the City.” If you want to impress her, go right to where ‘Mr. Big’ committed to Carrie. The place is a bridge that is called Pont des Arts, or the Pedestrian Bridge and crosses the river to the Louvre. The thing that even the biggest fans of the series don’t know……. Lovers go to this bridge with a padlock and its 2 keys, write their names on the lock, and lock it to the bridge. Each takes one of the keys and throws it into the river symbolizing their love for each other. Do this and she will never forget it or you!. Check out the video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oZB9Fqgnps .

 

Moulin Rouge

There is the movie ‘Moulin Rouge’ about tragic and romantic love, and then there is the famous cabaret Moulin Rouge which still exists and is located here in Paris.  The famous “Can-Can” was first performed and continues to be performed at the Moulin Rouge. There is more to the show than the “Can-Can”!  Make sure you get tickets early because this is a very popular spot. They do have topless costumes so don’t be too surprised.

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Crazy Horse, Burlesque

If you really want to really treat your Valentine, a very classy way to go is the World Famous Crazy Horse. This is a very sophisticated burlesque show. This show was brought to Las Vegas to show the US how a production with beautiful women should look like. Even though the women are nude, the choreography is what the patrons come to see. Click here to see the show (Adult Content.)

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Ripped Off in Russia

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

After our flight was cancelled, we had an extra day in Moscow so we decided to go to Lenin’s Tomb. It is open Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 1 and is free to enter. After getting our brief on when we would leave the next day, we headed of to the Metro to start our journey. We got to the entrance 15 minutes before it ‘closes’ only to have the guards tell us no more visitors for the day. We asked them about the time and they just shrugged their shoulders. The tour guides were circling around us like sharks.

The first one came up informing us that for 500 rubles each he can get us in. Apparently there is an agreement that when no more visitors are allowed in for free but before the tomb closed, tour guides could get us in. We said no to his offer and he puts on the pressure like a good con-man saying I hope you can come back tomorrow. When we leave and look for another way in, we are approached by anther saying we are very late but for 1200 rubles he can get us in and give us. I tell him the other guy would do it for 500. He said his price includes a tour of all the other 4 graves including Yuri Gagarin, Stalin, and Brezhnev. This is interesting because we have 10 minutes until it closes and this tour seems longer than 20, yet the guards won’t let us in just to see Lenin. I start to see the scam.

Next he says for 700 Rubles he can let both of us just see Lenin and we agree and he sets the hook. As we get closer, the guide looks at his watch and the starts running this is to see how bad we want to get in. As he runs, he says we are very late and tries to bid the price up saying historical facts along the way. He then says for 900 rubles we can get more information. We say no then he passes another guide and they exchange words. We go a little farther and he says we cannot get in because we are too late.

So if you are going to Lenin’s Tomb make sure you get there at least 30 minutes before it closes. Otherwise you will be charged 1200 Rubles, around $40, to see something that is for free. Also, be careful of the guides and know some are ‘hyper-capitalistic.”

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Top 5 ways to get ripped off in Prague

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Prague is a city rich in history and known for its bohemian atmosphere and reasonable prices. Unfortunately, the breaking away from the Soviet Union has created an environment where some establishments are taking capitalism to the extreme at your expense. Here are some of the ways unscrupulous restaurants try to inflate your bill.

Dinner is a great example. Many restaurants provide set meals for a fixed price. These are great ways to save money on meals when you travel while enjoying local dishes, but there are tricks they use to get you to pay more.

1) First, shop around until you find a complete meal with beverages. They may be difficult to find but they are well worth your time.

2) Next, talk with the person at the door to clarify exactly what is provided in the meal. This will tell the staff you know what you are ordering.

3) Then, don’t order anything else of the menu. Even asking for a glass of water will increase your bill because they may charge double or triple the normal price and you will have no idea until you have taken a sip and committed to pay.

4) What ever you do, don’t eat from that basket of bread if it is placed in front of you. This is the oldest trick in the book and tells you to be careful of the staff for other deceptions. What they do, but things on your table that is not included in the fixed price meal. If you take a bite, you bought it. The most lucrative for them is to put a large basket of bread on your table. You take one small slice of bread and surprise, you just bought the entire $5 basket.

5) Verify what is included if they have a picture of a meal. You may see a huge meal described in the native language with an entrée, side, and drink and notice that it is very reasonable. Then as you order from the picture, the wait staff will ask if you want sides and a drink. When you get the bill, you will find it is double what you thought you would pay because the picture was showing off the entrée and sides were extra.

So remember, find the best fixed meal, clarify what you are getting, don’t order off the menu, make sure what you eat is what you ordered, and check what is included in the picture. Follow these rules and you will enjoy your meals in Prague.

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Great Deals on Food In Moscow

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Even though Moscow is not the most expensive city in the world, it fell to number 3, finding reasonable prices for food is difficult. Finding cheap food in Moscow is almost impossible, except for those who look very, very hard, or read my posts.

Several people told me about Yolki Polki so I made a mental note to find it and looked for other cheap restaurants. Unfortunately I did not find many others. The good news is it is a chain and has several locations in Moscow. What’s even better was this is traditional food, not fast food with no culture.

First we ordered Broche, or beet soup. I have to admit, it was the best I had ever had. (Stand by on that, I have another layover and I am up to the challenge to find a better one.) Next was the meat and cabbage pie. Not bad but a great value for the price. Finally we had the chicken scures. To wash it down, we had a Russian beer. Again, I have to admit, the beer was very good.

The final price came to 600 Rubles which is around $20. We could have kept that under $15 very easily, but we were hungry and had a very persuasive waitress. Would I recommend this to friends? Yes, and I am. Enjoy this great restaurant as you save money on food in Moscow!

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The Free Musee Jean Moulin – Fighting for Freedom

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

Back in World War II when France was invaded, several people were trained by the British and air-dropped back into occupied territory. Jean Moulin was one of them. This museum is dedicated to him and his efforts to free his countrymen.

The museum is on top of the Gare Montparnasse Train station which makes it very accessible. The Museum goes through the life of this resistance fighter from his actions during the invasion to when he was interrogated, tortured, and killed. It gives a great view of life in Paris during Wartime. Lest we forget.

The Museum is connected to the French Resistance Museum connected by a theater which gives perspective of the normal Frenchman in World War II. If you want to get an idea of how the War really was for those who lived under the thumb of Nazis, or understand what occupation of your country would be like, this is where you need to go. If you are a history buff, or a military enthusiast, you need to go her to see what underground war is like as well as fighting for your country when Democracy is gone.

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Best Food in the World on Discount

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Paris is known for great food. But it usually comes at a great cost. Fortunately, one of our members showed me where the great dinners are found.

The St Germain area of Paris is home to many great restaurants. Some of which are very reasonable, around 15 Euro, and just as delicious as its more expensive counterparts. One of these places is La Citroville. It is a small place with terrific meals.

A full meal consisting an appetizer, Entrée, and dessert costs as little as 12 Euros. The selection was extensive and very delicious. Everyone in our group thought it was well worth the effort to find it.

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