Fashion and lifestyle blogger Sylvia of Simply Sylvia and Photographer Iona of From Paris Sweet Love have teamed up to bring me some beautiful photos of my Marais apartment. You can see all the photos here. Be sure to check out Iona’s site and follow her on Instagram...
It's always fun to plan a vacation around local festivals. Check out Paris Insider's Guide's events calendar for Paris goings-on this summer. Semaine du Golfe, 2017 And if you are looking to hit up some festivals outside the capital city, here are some useful...
I just updated my post on finding cheap flights as Credit Donkey just came out with their 2018 guide on Google Flights: How to Find Cheap Flights. Snag a cheap flight and come visit me in Paris! You can find my original post on finding the best deals through Scott’s...
Looking to get out of the city without leaving the city? The Chalet des Îles in the Bois de Boulogne is the perfect mini escape. Not only is this restaurant in one of the Paris region's largest parks, it's on an island in the park that is only accessible by boat....
The last few months have been busy ones, but more stateside than France-side.... I've been getting my new condo in Portland, Maine ready for rentals! MY PORTLAND CONDO IS NOW READY FOR VACATION RENTALS! Please message me at bbcportside@gmail.com to inquire about...
It's that time of year again to start thinking about summer rentals! My house in Baden, in the Morbihan (southern Brittany), is available for most of the summer (and in fact, year-round if you're looking to get out of town another time!) Please email me at...
The most famous flea market (marché aux puces) in the Paris region is the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, an easy walk from the Porte de Clignancourt metro station. If you've been, you know that it's more than a flea market--it's an entire small city of antiques...
When you say "falafel", everyone thinks "L'As du Falafel." And for good reason. It's pretty amazing. But living just yards away, I've had the chance to sample most of the falafel spots by rue des Rosiers and I have my own favorites. Falafel plate at Pitzman My picks?...
There is a free film festival going on at the 4th arrondissement’s City Hall. There’s a film tomorrow and another on Saturday. Hôtel de Ville For more details and to reserve your spots, click here. Each of the 20 city halls, as well as the Hôtel de Ville for all of...
Did you know that this coming Tuesday, March 20th is International Francophonie Day? It's a day to celebrate the French language and Francophone culture throughout the world. In honor of this day, Frantastique, an online language-learning platform, is offering readers...
