Little Boots is the UK’s answer to Lady Gaga, her new single is called “Remedy.” Fantastically catchy…enjoy!

For those who find hotel rooms stifling, renting an apartment could be a lifeline to living like a local.  

On past trips to Paris I have relied on New York Habitat to help me find a Parisian home-away-from-home and every time they have delivered exactly what I dreamed of…..to the point I find myself never wanting to leave my faux-parisian-local life.  

The agency started with short term rentals in New York (hence the name) and then expanded into Paris.  They now offer properties in the South of France, London and Rome.

In each location they offer apartments in every price range and size. So no matter what your budget or the size of your group, you’ll be sure to find a place…..and for those on a budget your dollar goes much further renting an apartment than a hotel.  

With 12,000 apartments in their database, even the most discerning tourist will find an abode…and with the minimum stay at only three nights for many properties, you can feel like a local on a short trip as well.

Their website is super informative with very detailed descriptions of the apartments, along with many photos covering every nook and cranny….this way there are no surprises lurking when you arrive.  So when in Rome visit nyhabitat.com, to literally do as the Romans do.

Since I will be making a stopover in London on the way to Paris, I thought I would pick an amazing British artist for the travel tune of the week. The song is “American Boy” by Estelle featuring Kanye West.

Yearning to get away from the daily grind?  Want to go back to your roots, but don’t know how?

The answer is not in a bottle of hair dye, no, the answer is in a tipi!

In the heart of the Welsh mountains (UK), lies a cluster of tipis and yurts called the Eco Retreat.  What differentiates this from just plain old camping is that this place if more of a modern life detox center.

Your stay here is about becoming one with nature and includes Reiki healing sessions along with guided mediation and a visit to the Center for Alternative Technology.

For more info visit ecoretreats.co.uk

If you guessed The London Eye….you win!  For more info on the London Eye visit them at londoneye.com