http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Phil+Chavanne Travel Phil Chavanne Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=141607&ca=Travel One of my favorite pleasures when I am in Paris is to take some time off, pick up a good book, and hole up some place where I can be left alone with my old self. If you feel the same, these are three of my fave spots to do just that. The China House In America when we think of a social venue where t... Travel Phil Chavanne Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=141605&ca=Travel Like Venice, Paris has always been a magnet for lovers and their affairs. As Woody Allen put it: "As long as you haven't been kissed during any of those rainy Parisian afternoons, you haven't been kissed at all." Paris is where sleepy marriages are rekindled, the flames of passion ignited, vows rene... Travel Phil Chavanne Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=83598&ca=Travel In this article, Paris expert Phil Chavanne selects four elevated spots from which Paris can be best viewed. To my friends who take the trip to Paris I always recommend to ‘look up while walking’. Paris should not be visited at eye level only; there is much to be seen upstairs, just like in New York... Travel Phil Chavanne Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=70443&ca=Travel In this article, the Senior Editor of Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News, Phil Chavanne, discusses the role of sneakers as fashion accessories in Paris. I can’t count the number of times travelers who asked me: ‘Should I wear sneakers in Paris?’ and other variations of the same question. American tourists espe... Travel Phil Chavanne Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=44780&ca=Travel Going to Paris? Sooner or later you may. Once there, steer clear of the typical Parisian landmarks. Follow in the footsteps of Phil, the Senior Editor of a well-known Paris travel guide. Take a peek at out-of-sight places few outsiders know. Amazement guaranteed. Every Paris travel guide seems to ha... Travel Phil Chavanne Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=37703&ca=Travel French people love drinking and eating out. Paris overflows with bars, wine bars, cafés, bistros and restaurants. Tons of fun. But which and where is the oldest one? Let’s begin by wandering down rue Mazarine from the Odéon square. Bingo? We almost immediately come on Le Procope, where a plaque affi... Travel Phil Chavanne Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=31085&ca=Travel Are the mentions "2 star" and "3 star" hotel on travel websites reliable? Should you rely on the French rating system? Written by the Senior Editor of a renown Paris guide, this article clears up the issue, and suggests 4 proven steps to increase your odds to pick the right hotel. Travel forums are...