My article on Paris’s wasteful tourism was published on My French Life this week. You can visit the égouts de Paris (the sewers of Paris) on your own at €4.30 per adult. For practical information (hours, location) click here. But if you do get the chance, I highly...
My article on "Paris less visited: The quais of the 15th arrondissement" was published on the My French Life blog today. These cobblestoned quais along the Seine in Paris’s 15th arrondissement and the Bir-Hakeim bridge towering above are not usually stops on the...
I hate glass block walls and windows. So much so that almost missed out on purchasing my new apartment because I was so distracted by the glass monstrosity separating the living room from the dining room. (It was of course the first thing to go when I started...
Croissant dough - letting the yeast do its thing I am often asked for suggestions for not-your-usual-tourist activities in Paris. Whether you live in Paris or are just visiting for a few days, one of the best experiences your money can buy is time with an expert who...
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to attend a meet up! Most expats who have lived in Paris long enough will tell you it's a huge mistake to shun the expat community. Of course you need to meet some locals, but dedicating some time to the expat community can...
Recently, I spoke with Donna Morris, the enthusiastic "not your average tour guide" and creator of Best Friend in Paris about herself, her work and the city she knows so well. All of the photos below were donated by Donna. *** Donna, could you describe for us your...
Last week, I encouraged you to visit one of the many museums in or around Paris that is free on the first Sunday of every month. This week's get-to-know-challenge is for those of you who missed that first Sunday. Instead, visit one of these museums that is ALWAYS...
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to take advantage of one of the many museums that is free on the first Sunday of the month! The Louvre - one of the free ones! Click here for the official list of the museums and other sites that will be free this Sunday and...
Are you familiar with Girls' Guide to Paris? It's a fantastic resource for finding out what's new in and around Paris, and if you sign up for their Travel Club, you can take advantage of a number of special discounts during your stay. Yesterday, I was interviewed by...
Did you know that Paris has over 100 outdoor food markets? This week's get-to-know Paris challenge is to do your food shopping at one of Paris's numerous outdoor markets! For French speakers (or just map readers), you may want to refer to the city's official and...
