The Paris-in-August Phenomenon
Paris in August Back in August of 2013, I stepped off of a plane in Paris and soon discovered the strange phenomenon that is Paris in August. Anywhere from mid-July to the end of August, Parisians are more or less taking time off to enjoy les vacances d’été (or summer
Paris Expats: How do Expats Live in Paris?
Part 3 Paris Expats: How do Expats End Up Living in Paris? Photo Credit: Giuseppe Mondì So you want to live in Paris - but how do you go about doing that if you live elsewhere? In Part 3, I explore the different ways my expat friends have managed to
Where to Stay in Paris: A Brief Breakdown of all 20 arrondissements
The 20 arrondissements of Paris in a nutshell Here are the 20 arrondissements in a quick digest of Paris. Consider it your digital wine tasting of each area of the city to whet your pallet for your next trip. Every Parisian neighborhood is one of a kind. Each
Paris Highlights & Must-Sees
Photo Credit: Priscilla Chai PARIS 101: Landmarks & Monuments As an expat living in France, over the years I have been asked time and time again what to do in Paris, where to eat, what to see and visit
Why I Moved to Paris
THE CITY THAT CHARMED MY HEART "WHY DID YOU MOVE TO PARIS?" T’is the million dollar question for an expat in Paris--why did I, a girl from Texas move to Paris? For a person who didn’t grow up necessarily being a francophile or learning French, I found myself in