About Matt Long
Who am I? I am a typical Gen-Xer and recovering cubicle-dweller who has a passion for all things travel. My site brings a unique perspective that is hard to find online. I am not a backpacker, nor am I...
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City of Lights – A Walk Through Paris at Christmas
Posted on October 14, 2012 | 10 CommentsParis excites my travel imagination any time of year, but during the winter holidays the magic of the city seems to expand exponentially. In a veritable travel grenade of food, culture and urban beauty Paris explodes into a city not to be missed around the... -
Five Cities Where I Could Be An Expat
Posted on September 25, 2012 | 35 CommentsI love living in Washington, DC and I definitely love being an American and that’s why I never thought other countries would appeal to be on a more long-term basis. I’m not moving anytime soon, but if I had too these are the places... -
Arc de Triomphe and a Busy Champs-Elysees in Paris
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Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees in Paris
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Five Must Eat Paris Snacks
Posted on March 21, 2012 | 20 CommentsYou may have noticed that I have an ever-so-slight obsession with Paris. I can’t explain why or where it came from, but the City of Lights will always and forever hold a very special place in my heart and maybe, if I’m lucky, one day... -
Where the Powerful Travel – Top Presidential Vacation Destinations
Posted on February 19, 2012 | 5 CommentsToday is Presidents Day in the United States; a day to celebrate, um, Presidents and more importantly it’s a day off from work. What connection does this have to a travel blog? Well, Presidents are human too and need vacations just like anyone else. Not... -
Travel Snobbery and the Importance of Being a Corny Tourist in Paris
Posted on February 8, 2012 | 43 CommentsYou may have noticed that if I like something, I tend to write about it a lot. You only need search the site for posts on Jordan and New Zealand to see the results of my travel affection. Well my first, and still dearest, travel... -
Macaron Love – How the French Stole My Sweet Tooth
Posted on January 12, 2012 | 12 CommentsI didn’t actually know what a macaroon was before my first, succulent bite. I imagined a dense cookie with chocolate and coconut, and certainly not the delicate pastry that has captured the culinary hearts of millions around the world. The macaron is a sweet confectionery... -
The Ultimate Food Walk Through Paris with Context Tours
Posted on January 3, 2012 | 13 CommentsWe were late for the tour; in fact we were dangerously close to missing it all together thanks to a tardy train. I was looking forward to this walking tour in Paris more than anything else, and with good reason. Walking tours are a great... -
2011 Favorite Travel Food of the Year
Posted on December 27, 2011 | 2 CommentsYesterday I wrote about the importance of people in the travel experience and highlighted the remarkable Kathy Carroll from Lanai, Hawaii. Today I want to shift gears a bit and highlight a different aspect of the travel experience, but one that is arguably the most... -
Christmas in Paris – From Macaroons to a Sparkling Eiffel Tower
Posted on December 21, 2011 | 3 CommentsI’m pretty familiar with Paris. I’ve visited, admired and even lived there briefly. The one time of year still unknown to me though was Paris during the Christmas holiday season, an experience I finally fulfilled this week. We started the day with a culinary tour... -
Join Me as I Explore the Christmas Markets of Europe
Posted on December 15, 2011 | 5 CommentsThere are many travel experiences I have hoped to enjoy for a long time. Near the top of the list for several years has been visiting Europe around the Christmas holidays. This year thanks to some good luck, we are finally able to make it... -
42 Things I Love About Paris
Posted on October 6, 2011 | 11 CommentsI was going to do a slightly saccharine, flowing and probably over the top post about my thoughts on Paris. (which, if you haven’t guessed are pretty positive) I couldn’t imagine that such a post would be all that interesting, so instead I want to... -
Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to Paris
Posted on May 5, 2011 | 31 CommentsMy first trip to Paris was eighteen years ago and while I have returned many times since, that first visit is an experience I will never forget. Here are just a few of the tips I wish I knew before that first great visit to... -
Interactive Travel Guide – What to do in Paris
Posted on January 17, 2011 | 14 CommentsI believe that we are bearing witness to a huge paradigm shift in travel planning and preparation. As social networks continue to grow and mature, they will replace many traditional information sources. In the spirit of this revolution, I want to introduce a new series... -
Travel Traditions: Bookstores as Social Barometer
Posted on December 1, 2010 | 2 CommentsI have a lot of travel traditions; things I like to do in almost every place I visit. I like to go to the supermarket to see what lines the shelves, I stop by convenience stores to take a peek at local soft drinks and... -
Favorite Touron Spot – Montmartre
Posted on October 24, 2010 | 3 CommentsI have many favorite places around the world where I love to just relax and revel in being a tourist. One of my favorite spots is Montmartre, in Paris. Montmartre is a top tourist spot not only for its amazing, and free (I’m looking at... -
Strolling in Paris
Posted on September 29, 2010 | 5 CommentsThere are few areas of Paris as instantly recognizable as Île de la Cité and the fabulous Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Even though this part of town is without question among the most touristed, it remains one of my favorite. I love strolling along the Seine, glancing... -
Four Offbeat Paris Experiences
Posted on June 1, 2010 | 9 CommentsParis is the most popular tourist destination in the world, so it is remarkable if there is anything new for the visitor to discover. While these spots may be familiar to some, for many they offer a unique view of the City of Light.... -
Travel Photo – Champ de Mars, Paris
Posted on May 11, 2010 | 1 CommentChamp de Mars
