Hi gang! Today I’m looking for some good solid feedback from y’all! I can’t tell you how important is is to me that I know what you are interested in learning, where you are are interested in traveling, and how I can better bring you content that will make your travel experiences extraordinary!
Please….take a minute to answer some or all of these travel questions in the comment section at the end. Your feedback really matters to me!
That’s a hard question for me to answer, for sure! Each city has its own charms, its own flavor, its own style. I have written a great deal about each of these cities….and will certainly continue to do so….but knowing, if you HAD to choose…which one and why? The why is the meat of your answer. Please let me know in the comments below!
If I had to pick just one city…it would be Rome. When I first started my Blog, I shared with you some of the reasons this city has been important to me. You can read that Blog post by clicking here. My first Travel Guides were for Rome…..one, two, and three days in the Eternal City….organized and ready to be downloaded for your next trip. Click here to purchase.
I have learned that y’all really like info on Flea Markets, Antique Shows, and Antique Dealers. But I’ve also learned that many of you are unsure how to navigate a Flea Market or Antique show….so here’s the feedback I need from you. What is most intimidating about an Antique Show? If you were to travel to a Flea Market, what information would be vital for you to know before going? OR….for you seasoned Flea Market and Antique Show readers…..what do you WISH someone had told you before going for the first time? I’m REALLY interested in a deep dive on these questions, y’all! Thank you ahead of time for commenting with your answers!!!
OK…this is a SUPER selfish question! My husband and I are taking our parents to Paris in November. I have made almost ALL our lunch and dinner reservations…..but I have one or two tiny holes to still fill. Any must-dine spots in Paris you want to share with me? I’ll be writing a LOT about Paris once we return, and will also create Travel Guides for Paris, just as I have done for Rome, so be on the look-out for those!!!!
Most of my readers know I’m a Texas Gal….and Texas is a big ol’ state! There’s miles and miles of travel opportunity right in my own back yard! Feedback opportunity: Where have you never been, that you’d like to go? Or…..if you could recommend one not-to-be-missed place in Texas, what would that be?
Thank you for taking just a few minutes to give me as much feedback as you are willing to….as I wrap up Year One of The Curious Cowgirl, I am making BIG PLANS for 2019….and your feedback gives me invaluable guidance. Appreciate y’all!!! TRULY!
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I’m so mad, but I can’t find my list of restaurants in Paris — #myiphonetrials #usererror
The ones I do remember best are le Petit Pontoise (just a darling small neighborhood restaurant) and le Grande Colbert (from the movie Something’s Got to Give) Must have the chicken at Colbert.
If you can get in, it is also fun to go to the Paris Country Club. The food is fine, but it used to be the home or offices of some fabulous fashion house. It is where the Paris Open tennis players practice during the tourney.
Personally, I’m not intimidated to shop antiques, but I bet people don’t want to dicker on price. I always just pretend I don’t care if I get the thing and walk away. It never hurts to say — what’s the best price on this, or what if I pay cash?
Fun post, Mary!
Thank you for the restaurant tips Paige!!!!!
Also, I forgot to say that my favorite place to visit in Texas is Fredericksburg. I’ve spent lots of time there and the restaurants are good and shopping fun and some of the Texas wines are delish!
LOVE this suggestion! I have not been in years…..maybe The Curious Cowgirl need to organize a trip??!!!
Paris – doesn’t matter what the weather/ season – so much to explore and i find the people friendly, transportation easy (subway and uber), walking tour/ just plain getting lost and discovering a treasure.
Favorite restaurants – agree with PM – Le Grand Colbert on Rue Viviene at Bourse Metro close to Louvre and for a casual dinner Les Patios 5 Place de la Sorbonne at Rue Champolion – atmosphere is 10+, food is an 8, comfortable seating and friendly staff. As for flea and antique markets- i love to go with my mother-in-law and she has taught me when to haggle and when to walk away 🙂 plus what to avoid and when to just leave! (most important – ok to look but do not purchase anything you cannot carry/ fit in your car!) Favorite Texas place to visit: Austin or Fort Worth – museums, history, shopping, dining
Debby, you are awesome! Thank you for the feedback!!!!
Because I’m a lover of The West, my favorite Texas destination is Ft. Davis for these reasons: McDonald Observatory, the surrounding wildlife and mountains, Indian Lodge, the downtown drugstore that has an old-fashioned soda counter, and Marfa is close by. The town is small and the streets are rolled up at night. I’ve never experienced crowds of people—only a light, steady flow. Traveling there is somewhat challenging, as the El Paso or Midland Airports are about 200 miles away. A jaunt out to that area should include a night’s stay at the old Gage Hotel in Marathon, dinner at Marfa’s Cocheneal restaurant, and the Stargazing Program.
GREAT suggestion Sandra! It’s been YEARS since I have been to the Ft. Davis area!
In the US…the magic of Albuquerque, SF and Taos is hard to beat, from history,to art, to silver jewelry, to textiles, to natural beauty, to the food and of course, the most hospitable New Mexicans.
LOVE New Mexico! I have family from there, and my best childhood friend lives in Santa Fe! Thank you!!!!
We had a really great weekend last spring only a 3-4 hour drive west of Dallas.
First, we met Dallas friends in Colman, Texas at Rancho Pizzeria for lunch. Next was wine tasting (and buying) across the street at the Winery. Then we drove out to Rancho Loma where we had FABULOUS dinner, spent the night and had equally good breakfast! Just wonderful! Really special! (Must have reservations for dining at Rancho Loma and also if you want to stay the night.)
It was an “eating and art weekend” so we drove over to Albany and the Old Jail Art Museum. Really great small Museum! Followed by lunch at the Ice House. I think of Albany as an artist area.
Next up was really good art gallery in Abilene followed by the Grace Museum and wonderful Chitty Exhibit. We have stopped by Grace Museum several times to see special exhibits. A gem!
Dinner at Perrini’s in Buffalo Gap was “icing on the cake”.
Great Texas weekend near Dallas!