Visiting the marché is one of my favorite weekly activities, and I especially love going with either my French husband (a professional chef) or my French mother-in-law (an incredible cook herself). They seem to know exactly where to go, who … Continue reading
If you’ve spent an extended amount of time in France with actual French people, you know all about the ritual of the apéro — and that ritual is the best word to describe it. Consistently splitting my time between the … Continue reading
Home of undoubtedly the most famous Parisian landmark (she peeks out from the Haussmannian buildings to say coucou), the 7th arrondissement certainly does not get skipped by tourists. But, this Left Bank quartier boasts so much more than the Eiffel … Continue reading
Only a 2-hour train ride from Paris, Lyon is a great city for exploring the southeastern side of France. With an accessible airport, well-connected train stations, and an exceptional metro, I’d argue that it is the most visitor-friendly city in … Continue reading
One of the oldest articles for this blog is one I wrote on the Paris Museum Pass and whether you should get it when visiting as a tourist. My answer then and now is: only get it if you’re really … Continue reading
As we all know, the French take their food very seriously. But it might not be as well known that they take food waste pretty seriously as well. In 2016 they passed a law that banned large grocery stores from … Continue reading
I’ve strolled past dozens of brocantes (antique fairs) in my decade in France, but it was only last month that I finally had a mission which took me to one as a participant, not just as a passer-by. I often … Continue reading
Note from the editor: Be sure to read Paris Neighborhood Guide: the 20th Arrondissement, Part 1 if you haven’t already — MS In 1859, the 20th arrondissement was the last of the outlying neighborhoods to be integrated into Paris. It … Continue reading
For those who may not know, Delta Airlines, an American carrier, is in an alliance with Air France. That means that when you book a ticket from the US to France, regardless of whose website you end up using to … Continue reading
“I only think they ask you those questions if you’re boring, Stephen.” I was having coffee with Oliver, who hosts The Earful Tower. “I honestly think that people who give tight-lipped answers don’t give the interviewers anywhere to go, so … Continue reading