It's that time again - time to share my latest Paris food & drink finds. Below are the latest bars and restaurants that I have added to my guides. As always, “**” signifies some of my real favorites. Purchase the updated print-ready PDFs of my bar and restaurant...
Sixteen years ago, in the summer of 1997, I was headed over to Europe for a summer internship with the Academy of European Law in Fiesole, Italy, in the hills overlooking Florence. I had a grant to cover the bulk of my expenses, but the internship was unpaid and I was...
Growing up and learning about France through French class and a couple of tourist ventures, I always associated the croque monsieur, France's answer to a ham and cheese sandwich, with the core of French culture. This was the quintessential French food. I don't even...
This week's and the very last get-to-know-Paris challenge from Paris Weekender is to create your own trip itinerary. Here's an itinerary template. For ideas, see my weekend itineraries or longer trip itineraries. Now you have a full year's worth of get-to-know-Paris...
Last week, I described the trials and tribulations of passing the written exam for a French driver's license. But that was only Part 1. Next came the actual driving test.... Once I had my results from the written exam, I went straight to the auto école to sign up for...
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to draw up a travel budget. Sometimes it is hard to fully enjoy a trip when you are stressed out about money. So why not do the thinking about finances in advance and not have to think about it while you are out and about?...
If you have been residing in France for more than 1 year, you are required to get a French driver's license. There are two ways of doing this. The first and easiest option is to trade your current driver's license in for a French one - but this route is only available...
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to share something you know about Paris with others that they may not know already! Perhaps it's your new favorite restaurant, a trick for finding out about upcoming events, a new boutique or a favorite hidden park. Whatever...
I think we can all agree on one thing: Paris is the worst city for finding a taxi. Even when you call one of the established taxi companies, you can be on hold for up to an hour in busy times. Several times, I have even reserved a taxi more than 24 hours in advance...
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to visit one of the vestiges of the Roman age. Pont du Gard, Provence Paris's most famous Roman ruins are part of the Cluny Museum, comprising the Roman baths of Cluny and the Arènes de Lutèce (ampitheater). Here is some...
