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  The Notre-Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg is a stunning blend of Gothic elegance and Baroque charm, nestled in the heart of Luxembourg City. Originally built by Jesuits between 1613 and 1621 as a church for their college (now the National Library), it has since become the only cathedral in the country. Highlights: - Architecture and interior have late Gothic with Renaissance and Baroque elements, including intricate alabaster carvings and neo-Gothic confessionals. - Elevated to cathedral status in 1870 when Luxembourg became a bishopric. - Home to the revered statue of Our Lady of Consolation, patron saint of Luxembourg. - Crypt: Final resting place of John the Blind, King of Bohemia and Count of Luxembourg, along with members of the Grand Ducal family. - Bronze gates by Luxembourgish sculptor Auguste Trémont, stained glass windows from the 19th and 20th centuries, and a richly sculpted choir screen. This cathedral isn’t just a religious site—it’s a symbol of Luxembourg’s resilien...

  Six-minute video here . Voila! And just like that! Paris is now part of my cities-I-love list (with Kuala Lumpur, New York City, Adelaide, Makati, and Muntinlupa). I managed my expectations when the family decided to visit. The city is at the bottom of my trip priorities because of the stories I heard. Past travelers said so much about pickpockets and tourist traps. So when we came, I had to up my antennae to be always on guard. But it first captivated me. Seeing its Christmassy streets, adorable decorations, well-placed parks, and Christmas markets, some stars popped out of my eyes. Haha! "Lovely" is an understatement. I like that everything is walkable, especially for people like me and my husband, who collect 10k steps or more daily.  The highlight of the trip is our Eiffel Tower Tour, which is featured on the YouTube short above. Our Facebook page also features a reel about one of the glitzy Christmas markets in the city.  If you try the Eiffel Tour, you have two c...