Paris - Mike's Road Trip

Carriage Green: Unveiling the Myth and History of Paris’s Iconic Hue

Mike Shubic May 23rd, 2024 Comments Off

Paris, the city of lights and love, is also known for its iconic green benches, chairs, fences, and signs. This distinctive green, often referred to as "Carriage Green," is a signature feature of the city's public furniture and fixtures. But, have you ever wondered about the story behind this ubiquitous...

Hangzhou Global Tour: Day 26

Mike Shubic August 20th, 2015 1 Comment

This morning we had a bit of free time to ourselves, but most of mine was spent packing for the last major leg of this Global Tour. Today we’ll board an Air France flight to Boston, which happens to be a sister city to Hangzhou. After one last walk around...

Hangzhou Global Tour: Day 25

Mike Shubic August 19th, 2015 Comments Off

This morning we went to a local Parisian farmers market to pick up a few things to prepare a picnic. As a foodie photography enthusiast, I was thrilled to capture some close-up shots of the vibrant produce and other edible goodness on display. Unfortunately, I learned many of the vendors...

Hangzhou Global Tour: Day 24

Mike Shubic August 18th, 2015 1 Comment

We started our day touring the Latin quarter of Paris, which is the oldest part of town…dating back some 2000 years. There are even some remnants of Roman occupation which visitors can see. Something I found interesting is that Paris is designed in what is described as a snail shell. Each...

Hangzhou Global Tour: Day 23

Mike Shubic August 17th, 2015 Comments Off

Since we arrived so late to the hotel here in Paris due to our canceled flight from Geneva and long train ride, we didn’t get out of the hotel to sightsee until 11am. We arranged a local tour guide to show us around the Notre Dame area, which reminded me...