While it hasn’t made too many appearances on my blog just yet, the 10th arrondissement, or the Canal Saint-Martin, is actually one of my favorite Parisian neighborhoods. Gritty, residential and tourist-free, there’s nothing I love more than the canals in summer, when everyone comes out to drink wine by the water, listen to music, smoke and soak up the sun.
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An Au Pair’s Day Off in Paris
As an au pair, I work a relatively small amount of hours (30) but I work six days a week. So on Saturday, my only true day off, I try to squeeze as much goodness into it as possible. Like waking up to Indian food after a long night out at the pub… Sipping a … Read more
Where to Stay in Paris
Like most things in Paris, accommodation is outlandishly expensive. And this spring, when my mom and sister booked their tickets to come visit me in France, I immediately panicked- where was I going to lodge them for four days? As I have worked here for the last six months as well as the last three summers, I have … Read more
My Mom and Sister Come to Paris!
So two weeks ago a long-awaited dream came true- my mom and sister came to visit me in Paris!
While my mother has been to Europe several times before, it was my 13-year old sister’s first time on the continent so I was particularly excited to give her a taste of life in Paris. And by taste, I literally meant taste. This is Paris we’re talking about after all.
My Perfect Day in Paris
My perfect day in Paris doesn’t involve the Eiffel Tower. It doesn’t involve croissants. And it definitely doesn’t involve gruyère cheese. What does it involve? Wandering. Taking pictures. Stopping for steak frites. Enjoying the rare and beautiful blue skies. People-watching. And discovering beautiful little details all over the city. Which picture is your favorite?
Saturday Snapshot 19
Late again, sorry!
The girls were home sick for the entire week so I barely left the house- lame. Luckily I still got to enjoy Saturday strolling around Le Marais, which is my favorite neighborhood in the world in Paris.
So, readers, which picture do you like best?
Snow? In Paris? A Photo Series
So one unremarkable night in January, something happened that so many had told me I would never see: It snowed in Paris. And Lonely Planet would kill me, but… it was magical. I also witnessed my first Parisian déménagement, which I had no idea was such a process. I guess how else would you get all of … Read more
Breizh Café – Paris’ Best Crêperie?
Breizh Café – the Parisian café revered for having best Breton crepes this side of Rennes. I had heard about this place for ages from the likes of trusted Paris food bloggers such as David Lebovitz. But the best crêpe in Paris? Let’s find out.
My Local Eats: Paris
Welcome to the first edition of My Local Eats, a guest post series in which foodies from around the globe share their favorite local places to eat and drink.
Today’s guest post comes from Edna Zhou, an American sports media journalist who is currently living in Paris. You all may know her from her excellent travel blog, Expat Edna. Edna is a good friend and fellow foodie so please, if she tells you to go to a restaurant and order a certain dish, just do it- she knows exactly what to eat in Paris. Also helpful for finding delicious grub in Paris is her post, 10 under €10: The best places to eat in Paris on a budget.
Meeting my Culinary/Literary Hero, David Lebovitz
When I read via Twitter that La Cuisine would be hosting a book signing for my favorite cookbook author, I immediately RSVPed for the event. I didn’t care if I had to quit my job; I was going to be meeting David Lebovitz.