Paris: In the shadow of the historic Basilisque du Sacré-Coeur in Paris, France, street vendors peddle multi-colored Eiffel Tower keychains to tourists; read about one writers experience in France.

By walking alone without a fixed destination – be it out in the countryside or along a quiet street at night – we can sometimes arrive at what has been called the “privileged moment”; when we become aware of the feel of conscious thought.