Bastille Day is the day of celebrating French life and culture. It is a Fete National; National Celebration similar to Independence Day in the US even though here we actually celebrate the storming of the Bastille political prison, which was a representation of the injustice that many felt towards the french monarchy. It was ravaged and destroyed during the French Revolution. There was an economic crisis and people were fed up with Louis XVI, so here began the french culture of fighting[...]
July in Paris and it's going to be a spectacular month because this is your first official full summer month post-Covid. The borders are open and almost everything is open again like before. Here's the summary of what this article is about, we're going to be talking about: The Weather in Paris? What to pack for Paris? Best activities for the month of July in Paris? What local hotspot should I see in Paris? WEATHER IN PARIS from google Typically July[...]
I've been thinking a lot about what our first article would be for 2021 and I simply wanted to focus on two things that are important for me; Joy - Joie de Vivre and Love Broad topics that sometimes can be seen as fleeting but I want to remain in these two places as much as I can this year and hopefully, I won't have to punch anyone in the face! haha just kidding! Here are some of the things that brought me through the last two lockdowns and I plan on balancing out the rest of th[...]
When it comes to where to stay in Paris we are never out of options; whether it be left bank or right bank, an Eiffel Tower view, a charming boutique hotel or an affordable romantic (big or “Petite”) room. Here are a few new and some funky places we wanted to suggest for your next trip here! Hotel Monte Cristo A new hotel with a lot of history as they take their inspiration from the great French writer Alexandre Dumas. Plunge into a universe of romance, luxury, and penchant for “jo[...]
The more tours I give in Paris, the more people I meet in the monthly meetups, the more amazing people I meet who are like you and me: using travel as an experience to enrich our lives! I love authentic connections because of this. We are all reflections of love, and every time I meet someone it's like welcoming an old friend. I see that we are all divine. About 6 years ago I picked it up a Salvador Dali Tarot deck, randomly at a bookshop, Mona Lisait, in the Marais. It was close to whe[...]