Have you been thinking of visiting Montmartre a bit off the beaten path, perhaps wanting to see more than just the tourist spots. You can shop, eat and drink like a local with our city guide of the neighborhood on the hill, in the 18th Arrondissement. Sure there is the Sacre Coeur church, the vineyards and the Montmartre museum, but I wanted to highlight some of the "other" best places to see while here. Mostly from an expat's point of view, having lived in the area and loving the cute sm[...]
The Marais is one the most celebrated neighborhoods in Paris with its countless little clothing boutiques, vintage shops, Jewish bakeries, restaurants, and charming little museums. A hot spot during Fashion week and the gay capital of the city. No wonder crowds flock the streets on in the weekends, especially on Sundays, the Marais day of the week, when many other places are closed in Paris. Get a quick impression of the area by watching our video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4[...]
There are times when I get so caught up in a idea, trend or just fantasy I can't seem to think about anything else. These days it?s all about vintage! I've been seeing so many of my friends and fellow bloggers pulling off some amazing vintage finds that have made me so jealous I think i'm having a nose bleed. So I headed over to my favorite vintage shop this morning, Freep Star, right as they opened up at 11am (truth be told I was there at 10:45 and the guy asked me to come back in 10mins - sha[...]