Paris has a new Cheap monday store is now open in the Marais area, including the exclusive Paris C'est Chic Collaboration. Information on their address and opening hours in the post.[...]
Paris has a new Cheap monday store is now open in the Marais area, including the exclusive Paris C'est Chic Collaboration. Information on their address and opening hours in the post.[...]
I hate to be the bearer of bad news - well, this is not such bad news - but the bearer of unfavorable news. However, I think it's interesting to share with you guys some thoughts I've been having recently about living, loving and leaving Paris. ?As wonderful as Paris is, it is a city that has seen it's share of wonderful people deciding they've had enough. After living in Paris for the past 7 years, I've seen many people come and go. So far a few of my best friends have already left in the pa[...]
I get many requests from my traveling readers about some of the best places to work or get free wifi in Paris. And I've recently discovered this little gem of a wonder where you can hang out with start-up and geek types, or simply find a place with decent coffee to work on your laptop, Anti-cafe is the place to discover. It's centrally located ( near Centre George Pompidou and Les Halles). The concept is quite simple - you enter you get a card that registers your time. You can have all[...]
Photo story: ?With spring in the air, this weekend was the perfect opportunity for a leisurely stroll along the Seine. Although it's at its best in the heights of summer, there was something lovely about the atmosphere along the river - with kids, dog-walkers and joggers all enjoying the first of the sunshine... I'm hoping this weather will last, but in the likely event that it probably doesn't, I took a few photos to prove that it CAN be sunny and cheerful, even in March.[...]
Nested in between the breast of the Montmartre and ?Sacr? Coeur?area is Soul kitchen, a little coffee-shop / restaurant ?that mixes homemade cakes, fresh quiches with seasonal organic ingredients and fair trade produce in a cosy atmosphere. The vibe is really easy-going and I stopped in one sunday afternoon on a stroll through Montmartre. Things to love: Board games Vegan cookies Good strong coffee Friendly staff Free wifi English spoken Perfect to meet up for a?Sunday?af[...]
Vacationing in Paris with children is one of the best things you can do to add a rich cultural experience to your family life. I have a 6-year-old son and we love creating itineraries of things to do while discovering the city. This February through March there is the usual French school vacation for Ile de France: February 14 to March 3 2014 - we're ?planning on lots to do! Remember this print-out I made of the French School system calendar? by topic (j-hokkaido.com)? So I thought it would be a[...]