Update: LA28 has moved the beach volleyball events to Long Beach's Alamatos Beach, which is its downtown beach. This site has previously hosted the FIBV beach volleyball events. The sand there is thinner more "dusty" than the deep sand of Manhattan Beach. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports Editor Santa Monica's loss could – and should – be Manhattan Beach's … [Read more...]
Where To Party In Paris For The Summer Olympics – Best Areas For Nightlife
One of the coolest things about going to the Olympics is the opportunity to meet people from around the world. And when you're PubClub.com, that means partying with them! In a city as big and diverse as Paris, it can be a bit of a challenge to know exactly where to go but this is a guide to help you find the best areas of Paris for nightlife and some of its best bars. And … [Read more...]
Why Parisians Should Stay In Paris For The Summer Olympics
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Olympics Editor This is a note to Parisians regarding the 2024 Summer Olympics taking place in your city: don't leave the city during the Games but stay and enjoy them. Cast asise concerns of crowds, security and everything else. Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy the moments of the world of athletes and fans coming to your city. I … [Read more...]
Tips For Getting Around Paris During The Summer Olympics
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com The Summer Olympics not only bring athletes and officials from around the world to Paris, it also brings in a lot of visitors. Not tourists, mind you, but fans of the participating countries. And that means lots of people going to the same places. To make things go smoothly, here are some key tips for getting around Paris during the Summer … [Read more...]
Safety And Practical Tips For Riding The Paris Metro
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com You can't fully experience Paris unless you ride its Metro. It as as much part of the city as sidewalk cafes and the Eiffel Tower. To come – especially to Americans who have no public transportation where they live and drive everywhere they go – it can be intimidating. But toss those worries aside like an old pair of shoes, for riding the … [Read more...]
Don’t Worry Paris Will Be Fine For The Olympics. I Know; I Was Just There
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com There's been a lot of headlines and stories in the media about pollution in the Seine River and other issues associated with the host city for the XXXIII Olympiad. But don't worry. Paris wil be fine for the the 2024 Summer Olympics, which are July 26-Aug. 11. I know; I was just there. I found Paris to be, well, Paris. There was life … [Read more...]
Tipping Tips In Paris For The Summer Olympic Games
A common question people not familiar with an area ask is: how much should I tip? This is of particular interest for those attending the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. You can expect prices to go up during the Olympics but you don't want to be ripped off like just because you're a tourist when it comes to tipping. So here's a few big tips about tipping in Paris for … [Read more...]
The Holidays In Paris At The Eiffel Tower Events, Prices & Tips
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Paris in spring might make for a nice movie and is certainly fine time to visit but the City of Lights is, well, let up for the Christmas holidays. The Eiffel Tower in particular is a place to be as it is full of the holiday spirit, including a transparent dome over the central bar with cushions and throw blankets on the … [Read more...]
Bastille Day Paris Fireworks Full Viewing Information & Events
The Fourth of July of France, called Bastille Day, is July 14. The event marks the storming of the Bastille fortress on July 14, 1789 that led to the overthrow of King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette. There are celebrations all over France from the cities to the villages, with the biggest being in Paris. Here's your guide to the celebration and fireworks in … [Read more...]
Virtual Reality Play Station mk2 VR Open In Paris
Games A New Entertainment Addition To Movie Theater Multiplex France’s third largest movie theater has added a new entertainment element to its Paris multiplex, mk2 Bibliothèque: virtual reality. Called mk2 VR and located in the heart of Paris' new 'tech district', it has the latest VR technologies and exclusive content from some of the leading VR developers from around … [Read more...]
Paris Travel Blog: Walking The City of Lights, Drinking Wine And Eating In Cafes
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger À votre santé! My first look at Paris upon emerging from the Metro onto the streets of Paris was of a McDonalds. Great, I thought. Here I am in one of the world's most vibrant and oldest cities and the first thing I see is America's great contribution to world culture, the fast-food hamburger franchise. A day later, I was … [Read more...]