Tag: Paris

  • Palais Garnier – Paris, France

    I’d erased the Palais Garnier from my Paris wishlist. The historic opera house ended up being my favorite site I saw in the city. The Palais Garnier is a masterpiece of 19th century French architecture. Every inch of the opulent structure is a feast for the eyes. Like being in the center of a decadent…

  • Paris Morning Itinerary for Athlete Recovery

    Paris, a feast for the eyes, made me slow down in the mornings. I found myself pausing to absorb the iconic city that figure skating had brought me to. Wandering through Parisian neighborhoods shifted my perspective on my career — and on life itself. This life is precious. As athletes, it’s easy to become consumed…