Brunch in Paris: Rose Bakery
The unmarked, simple entrance is easy to pass but luckily your nose will guide you to the delicious smells of the freshly baked goodies Rose Bakery. This French-Anglo restaurant’s minimalist design is...
View ArticleBraving the Hammam at the Mosquèe de Paris
I had an interesting experience this weekend. The hammam at the Mosquèe de Paris. It had been on my Paris to do list for about a year now but I had never made it over there… and I had been slightly...
View ArticleFrenchies Bar à Vins
Frenchies is a staple in Paris. Everyone knows about it and everyone wants a reservation. It’s a hot spot for expats and French people alike. So in order to make his fantastic creations more available...
View ArticleOn Top of Notre Dame: Paris through Gargoyles’ Eyes
When visitors come, it gives me an excuse to be a tourist in my own city. As my time living in Paris is dwindling down , it seems my list of things to do, see, and eat continues to grow. A little over...
View ArticleStrasbourg: Finding a Christmas Wonderland in France
Even in the pouring rain, Strasbourg managed to wrap me in its charm and make me feel as if I had been placed in a fairy tale. Twinkling lights, Christmas decorations, and the smell of hot wine only...
View Article#InstaParis
In honor of my last few days living here, I am going to dub this Paris Week. I am going to share my favorite, and not so favorite, moments while I am reflecting on my time here. Like I have said over...
View ArticleNew Meets Old in Paris
There are several spots when I was living in Paris that I found myself going back to again and again. Each one for a different reason but all of them important for what they gave to me. One of the...
View ArticleThe Kale Project
“Kale is the one food where after I eat it I feel happy, healthy, cleansed, and alive.” One of the coolest things about being an expat is the people you meet and the community you create. Kristen...
View ArticleJoyeux Jour de la Dinde: Thanksgiving in Paris
I celebrated my third Thanksgiving away from home. I think it is getting easier with time…partially because I forget the resounding joy that came from my family’s Thanksgiving celebrations but also...
View ArticleLove Letter to Paris
My dearest Paris, It has come time to part ways. I am happy to know that we are not leaving on bad terms and that I will hold our time together always in my heart. The last few years we have spent...
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