The Great Fiber Odyssey of French Bureaucracy
French bureaucracy is legendary for how difficult it is to navigate. I’ve written before about the difficulties I’ve experienced simply trying to make an appointment.
Jardin des Plantes – The Botanical Garden of France
The weather is officially getting colder here in Paris. Winter is just on the horizon, which means Christmas markets, mulled wine, and tartiflette are all
An Appreciation Post for the Angkor National Museum
I talk about museums a lot on this site. Probably more than I should. But I can’t help it. Spending a couple of hours in
Reflections on this Year’s Armistice Day
For as long as I can remember, November 11th has been a day of solemn commemoration and reflection. In my home country, November 11th is
Celebrating La Toussaint in France
The French are famous for their holidays. There are three in the month of May alone, and most French people take a whole month off
Why I Love the 19th Arrondissement of Paris
The city of Paris is divided into 20 districts, known as arrondissements. The first arrondissement is located in the centre of the city, with the
What I Hope to Never Take For Granted in Paris
Yesterday morning I was walking between meetings when I had a uniquely Parisian moment. It was raining, as it often is in October, the car
The Reinvented Beauty of Château de Pierrefonds
I was raised on a steady diet of animated Disney movies. Which meant that as a child, I had a very specific idea of what
A Year with the Paris Musées
My collection of museum cards started with my discovery of the Passion Monuments card. An annual subscription that allows you unlimited visits to the National
My Favourite Superstitions Found in Paris
Paris is known as the city of light. The city of love. The city of massacres, if you look at the darker side of Paris’