Author: Missy Kavanaugh-Carryer
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The Zurich Pause: A Study in High Contrast
Sometimes a whole city is a pause in a passage. Zurich is one of those cities. Stepping into the morning of an overcast day, the plaza is still, a contrast with the frenetic pace of other cities I’ve been to. Its tranquility encourages reflection. It’s the quiet streets, the soft giggle of a fountain in…
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Beyond the Eiffel Tower: A Curated Guide to Paris’ 14th Arrondissement
By Missy | Travel Curator at Pauses in Passages The Eiffel Tower rises over the Paris cityscape like a finger, as if asking the world to wait for the next enchantment that awaits them. And it is always worth the wait. But these delights don’t have to be massive to be noticed. For me it’s…
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A Victorian Jewel in Trafalgar: The Best London Hotel for First Time Visitors
If you want to feel like you’ve stepped onto a classic movie set, this is your place. And who doesn’t want to feel the pull of London’s romantic intrigue on a first visit to the Big Smoke? What keeps me coming back to this London hotel is its marble lobby. Yes, rooms are comfortable, well-insulated…
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The Dilly Hotel Review: A Delicious Sanctuary in a Colorful Circus
This London hotel is a charming stay for both couples and families. My favorite amenity? The insanely sprawling yet exquisitely executed breakfast buffet. I hope my Dilly Hotel Review helps you make an informed decision as you narrow down your list of Where To’s for your upcoming trip to London. A Piccadilly Icon with a…