My European Tour (PARIS, NICE, MONACO, LONDON) “ONLY JOSIE KNOWS EDITION”
By Josie Goldberg
PARIS, NICE, MONACO, LONDON, (The Hollywood Times) – 6/17/2025
PARIS
It’s been a long time in the making since I have done a European tour. The last time I was in Paris was when I was 18 years old to study aboard for the summer after my freshman year at Loyola Marymount University. I stayed 2 weeks, made friends with the Russians students, got my hair done, my nails and went sighting seeing to all the popular places. On day 10, I had a major freak-out and called my family begging to come home. I remember walking down Avenue des Champs-Elysees listening to Madonna, and crying hysterically. I could not see the beauty of Paris when I was 18 years old. I figured at 42, to give in another shot, and I was not staying in student conditions but rather as a Hilton Honors Diamond member. Would 2025 be different from 2005?
I have to say that Paris was much more appealing on this trip. Although I prepared myself and took baby steps. I booked the excursions that would make sightseeing Art History more appealing. I was so lucky to evade Art History in undergrad and was able to substitute it with Public Speaking. I booked the Seine River Cruise. I usually get seasick, so I was worried about that. Luckily, I enjoyed seeing all the historic museums on the River. (Watch Video).
I also went to my favorite store “Balmain” their primary flagship stores on Rue Saint-Honoré which was AMAZING. I wanted to buy the whole store (mesmerized).
While at breakfast one morning at my Hilton Hotel was popular Chilean Tennis star Alejandro Tabilo who was playing at Roland- Garros. I said hi, but I could tell it was not the time to ask for an interview as he was very focused on his match that day.
I remember when my racehorse entered a race, a couple of glasses of champagne would tranquilize me and I could be pleasant with my peers. In tennis, there are no helpers like that, so I wished him a win! He was very nice.
Then I met a cute Frenchman and saw Paris in a more romantic way. I have to say Paris was nice, but two nights and three days is more than enough. I’m not going to lie, but to me after day 3 all the museums started to look the same and I got homesick. My mom always said I should never admit that, and that I’m not an intellectual like my intellectual Jewish family members, but I don’t care. I am “Only Josie Knows”. I am who I am!
Nice, France
I have to say I fell in LOVE with the Nice. I stayed at Hotel Busby, and it was very Provencal. The staff was nice and comfortable, and it was in a great location. I was still going to the Cannes Film Festival, so it was very relaxing to come home tonight. It was not crowded, and I have to say I feel in love with Turkish food in Nice. The Falafel wrap was the best I have ever had. The Sea was a five-minute walk, and it gave me time to detox from all the drinking and partying from the festival. I over did this trip! I needed some “Zen” alone time. I do recommend water shoes, or else the rocks will kill your feet.
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Formula 1 was okay this year. To many young college kids, married men and senior citizens. I found prior years there was more single studs 40-50 years old. (My Style). I did find one “Mr. Monaco” at the Lavrotto Beach Club. I had too much fun at the sea that I burned like a lobster and got an allergic reaction. It was so weird because it was no more than 72 degrees out. Aloe Vera fixed me up and I had to stay out of the sun for the rest of my trip. I ended up meeting an Ukrainian man who worked for Porsche Motor Cars and he was so kind to invite my friend and I into their garage (see Video). I also got invited to an amazing Beach Club party called “Casa Tres” at Neptune Beach Club and good looking DJs too. The Co-Owner MIA was such a classy lady; I was very impressed. The food, music & DJ was LIT!
A very cool group of young adults. I did some street interviews with some high school French kids on the streets of Monaco. I asked them what their dream was when they graduated high school. They all said to dream of coming to America! I asked them about marrying a Monegasque and becoming resident of Monaco, and they said America is our DREAM! SEE VIDEO….
LONDON, UK
London was HOT. I mean literally. They say the sun never comes out in London, but for me it really came out that one day and night I arrived. I stayed in Mayfair, where my hotel was across the street from Green Park. I enjoyed my salted Beef sandwiches in the park with my friend who happened to also be my makeup artist. It was also fun to have a fun night in Mayfair with the girls…see video.
Yes, ladies no luck in London, with the men. I did call my flings from Monaco who happen to live in the UK “The Felon” & “Mr. James Bond” to come meet me and the Felon said that it’s over 1.5 hours to come see me in traffic and that he was too busy & Mr. James Bond from Nottingham did not even respond as I think he still is mad at me! I wanted to see my ex European flings for updates for “The Hollywood Times” but…. Like my mom says I should not be surprised, when I fight with my men my mom says I am crueler with my words than “Hamas” then I find better and I act and feel like they did me a favor. It’s okay (I’m a true Virgo) I still have my “Oligarch” and My Uncle Phil in my STABLE in California & Miami. My US Stakes Champions Thoroughbreds are running more of distance than my European Breds at this season of my life. Like My President Trump says, American MADE AND AMERICANS FIRST!!!!! I’m a true Patriot.
My plane ride home was quite interesting, I met World Renewed Palm Reader, Shyralee Mitchell, who happened to analyze my palm on my direct flight from Paris to LAX. She was mystical, and she read pretty much what I have been telling people my whole life as I entered my journey into my professional life in 2007 in the entertainment business.
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