Tag: travel

Canon EOS M3

Post author By Editor
Post date 15/11/2015

I used the Canon EOS M3 for to make images and video on my trip to Paris. This is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Nice design and more importantly lightweight for handling. This was a key feature for me running around Paris for appointments; weight fatigue was not an issue because camera weighed around 4 grams.

I made over 1200 pictures in 3 days. Image quality was sharp using the 18 to 55 mm kit lens and 24 megapixels sensors.

Video specs were 1080/30p. The quality was up to par for my tasks for on camera interviews. The in camera microphone was satisfactory but I recommend an external microphone for interviewing.

Battery life is long lasting but in AF and video settings expect a shorter time expectancy.

I slipped the M3 in and out of my bag, many times taking pictures on the go, briefly stopping to take snapshots of store windows. The grip was balanced and comfortable.

The Canon Menu Mode Dial as well as a 3 inch interface touchscreen, flips outward for easy use even in selfie mode. There is Wifi capability for remote wireless control and image transfer using your iOS or Android smartphone.

Overall the EOS M3 is a good camera

Random street images from Paris using the EOS M3

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Tags Camera, Canon, Fashion, Paris, shopping, Tech, travel, Vacation

Fashion

Art de Vivre

Post author By Editor
Post date 13/11/2015

Galeries Lafayette on Boulevard Haussmann is famous the world over for offering unique experiences to shoppers. The 65.000 square meter department store located in the center of Paris is a delight for the fashion senses with selections ranging from luxury to affordable.

The Christmas tree has a Star Wars theme. The round ornaments represent planets.

Black and Paper received a guided tour of the store before the Christmas Rush. The store decorations are inspired by Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The Five Story tall Christmas Tree in the main hall is decorated with round shaped colored ornaments in different sizes symbolizing planets with lights and displays representing the galaxy.

The famous Glass Dome decorated for Christmas. The Star Wars themed decorations representing planets and galaxies.

France is a country known for world class cuisine. Galeries Lafayette Maison and Gourmet is designed for living with delicacies from all over the world spread over 5 themed floors.

The First Floor is home to La Cave with 20.000 bottles of wine along-side 300 brands of Champagne. The Bordeauxtheque houses nine of the greatest wines from the region: Margaux, Latour, Lafite and Mouton Rothchild, La Mission, Cheval Blanc, Petrus, Yquem, and Haut-Brion.

There are 14 food outlets serving everything from Pizza to Vegetarian cuisine. The second floor is the setting for a Chic dinning engagement from Alain Ducasse’s Ecole De Cuisine. A cooking school where guests to experiment and try recipes from the famed chef.

On the second floor are kitchen and tableware settings for the perfect home dinning affair

The third floor is for revitalizing the body with items for the bedroom, bathroom and tea infusions from Bar a Tisanes.

Customer service was good. I spoke to a number of sales people in the different areas, all responded with enthusiasm along with a passion for their products.

What is the difference between Goose and Duck Pate?

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For more information go to: www.http://www.galerieslafayette.com/

Tags cuisine, Department Store, Fashion, food, France, Galeries Lafayette, Paris, shopping, Style, travel

Fashion Travel

PARIS a Tour

Post author By Editor
Post date 04/11/2015

Many cities in the world compare themselves to Paris but there is only one. The “City of Lights” has always captivated and charmed visitors from around the world. Whether searching for the perfect intimate sidewalk cafe or wanting to shop in one of the many fashionable stores, Paris maintains its reputation as the capital of CHIC.

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Tags champagne, cocktails, Fashion, hotel, Pars, shoes, Style, travel, w hotel

Travel

First Class Service In the Air and On the Ground

Post author By Editor
Post date 08/09/2015

Two luxury services have united to offer clients a complete first class experience.

Etihad Airways has teamed up with leading global concierge service provider Ten Group to serve the unique needs of guests traveling in The Residence by Etihad onboard the airline’s Airbus A380 fleet.

Ten Group will provide a specially trained Etihad Lifestyle Concierge team who will work closely with the airline’s London Savoy-trained Residence by Etihad Butlers. Utilizing intelligent systems, global support and unmatched supplier relationships, the Etihad Lifestyle Concierge team will deliver a highly personalised and discreet experience, providing access to a range of services including dining reservations, entertainment bookings, special events, destination information and lifestyle services.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer said: “We have chosen to collaborate with a provider possessing the global reach and expertise which meet the demands and expectations of our most discerning guests. With the launch of the Etihad Lifestyle Concierge, in partnership with Ten Group, we are taking luxury airline travel to levels never experienced before.

“Whether it is for a last-minute booking at a top London restaurant, tickets for a Broadway show, or even the purchase of a rare blue diamond, our fully connected fleet will enable us to assist guests staying in the Residence by Etihad with their requirements immediately, 24 hours a day, at 35,000 feet, and with the most professional levels of service.”

Toby Gauvain, Managing Director International at Ten Group, said: “Building a strong network of trust between our dedicated lifestyle manager team and our valued clients i
s integral to ensuring we are the world leaders in concierge services.

“Discerning
guests traveling in the incredible Residence by Etihad will be provided with bespoke lifestyle solutions, delivered with the utmost discretion, convenience and sophistication no matter where they are flying in the world.”

Ten Group’s unique niche is in serving the needs of the affluent in 22 languages from its o
ffices located in major commercial centres around the world, including: New York, San Francisco, Miami, Sao Paulo, Mumbai, Mexico City, Cape Town, London, Brussels, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Melbourne and Dubai.

For more information go to www.etihad.com

Tags Airbus 380, Conceige, etihad, first class, Gulf Carriers, London, Savaoy, travel

Technology

The Smart Tech Traveler

Razer Nabu X Smartband
Philips Shaver Series 7000
Dell Stylus Pen
Amazon Kindle paper white
Patrick Gallas Watch
Samsonite Cityscape Class Backpack
Harman/Kardon Esquire Mini

Photo by Daniel Reiter

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