There’s Only One Week Left of the Paralympics!
In case you somehow missed the news, Paris hosted a pretty major event this summer. And no, I’m not talking about the International Dollhouse Festival.
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MY LIFE IN PARIS
Life in France is always an adventure. Whether it’s navigating the endless bureaucracy, learning the cultural norms (and taboos!), or integrating with the locals, life as an immigrant living in Paris is certainly never dull. And neither are the stories of my life in France.
Looking Forward and Back with Story of a City
I launched Story of a City on September 6th, 2018. My goal was to write about all things Paris. What to see. What to do.
Halloween is (Finally?) Coming to France
I grew up in North America. I also grew up with a parent who was a dental hygienist, meaning I rarely got to eat candy
The French Do(Not) Protest Too Much
I’ve received a lot of messages this past week asking if I’m all right. It would seem that the news out of France lately has
Travelling is Back! A Look Back at 2022
It’s hard to believe the difference a year makes. When I sat down to write my annual year in review this time last year, everything
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.
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
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
It’s My Franciversary!
I arrived in Paris eight years ago today. And only one hour into my grand adventure, I was already being delightfully surprised by France. I