I've been thinking about writing this post for some?time now and it's been quite difficult to put everything I'm feeling about the terror attacks on France in words. Especially considering the whole worldwide state of affairs; "on est vraiment dans la merde partout!" but rather than focus on the?not-so-instagramabale-aspects let's acknowledge it and focus on doing all the good we can. One thing I want to say is that I'm super happy about the good that social media has been doing for[...]
We teamed up with international travel giant Expedia for a fun curated?MAP?of some of Paris on-screen favorite locations from the movie Midnight in Paris. ? Take a look, print it out and let's get lost.? ? Quai de Bourbon on Ile St. Louis, is where we see Gil at the party meeting Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald... A light walk along this quai we have an amazing view of the back of Notre Dame Cathedral and also Square Jean XXIII?at the back (where we Adriana reads to Gil from her diary).?[...]
Paris in spring time! Isn?t that what we all dream of: cherry blossom trees aromatizing the Luxembourg gardens, people peeling off their heavy long coats for the lighter shorter bomber options. We?ve rounded our list of favorites per usual. A bit for the second time traveler and a bit for the local Anglophones already living here in this wonderful city. Here?s to many days spent living it up and discovering every charming nook and cranny until our hearts content. Eat This month we've roun[...]
Address:2 Rue Malher, 75004 Paris Phone:01 42 72 76 17 Feeling: Trendy Style In the Marais, we are no strangers to swank and fun boutique hotels, but what Hotel Emile does so well is to not only offer a bit of understated class and charm but all this for a decent price in a cool neighborhood on a very in-demand part of Paris, the Marais.? Yes, the hotel is small - but you can't beat the location, lots of natural light coming in the rooms and the staff is friendly. Hang with us: FACEBOOK[...]
It's March in Paris and we're having some very?cold weather. But this weekend we're hoping for the to wander around a lot. If you're visiting Paris come with your warm clothes. Here is our list of things to do like a local, that will guide you through the month of March- no tourist traps (we promise!). Simply plan ahead with these spring events, cool boutique hotels to stay, trendy Parisian restaurants to try &?top cocktail bars to enjoy a drink. ?Who's in town?? EAT? Salt is a co[...]
Tucked away between some of Paris? Haussmanian buildings are a well-kept secret: beautiful covered passages that date back to the 18th century. With tea rooms, cafes and shops selling items like vintage cameras or postcards, each passage has its own charm and it?s worth spending a leisurely afternoon strolling through as many as you can. Today we?re exploring the Passage des Panoramas, the oldest of them all, and the Passage Jouffroy, both located near Grands Boulevards. Passage des Panoramas[...]