A nostalgic mixtape of 90s jams gets the party started inside the former office space (no pun intended, Mmm kay?) while energetic staff members highly encourage visitors to snap pictures with fun 90s-themed displays
Author: Darlene
I’m not French, but I love French language and culture, and France, in general / je ne suis pas française, mais j’aime la langue et la culture française, et la France en général
Watching Apollo 11 on the Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary
Today, July 20, 2019, is the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Many celebratory events are happening this weekend, including special screenings of the 2019 documentary, Apollo 11. I’m not sure why, but coincidentally, the three theaters near me had the same showtime of 3 in the afternoon. Could it represent the three astronauts: … Continue reading Watching Apollo 11 on the Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary
Wednesday Postcard: Solvang, California
This week's carte postale is from Solvang, California, a Danish village located in the Central Coast wine country, just north of Santa Barbara
Bastille Day SF 2019
Joyeux 14 juillet ("Happy July 14th" because in France they don't say "Happy Bastille Day")! While watching people play pétanque, we enjoyed our authentic and refreshing French beverages: Badoit sparking mineral water with Monin syrup! Santé! For more information: Bastille Day San Francisco - event website
Wednesday Postcard: Mallorca, Spain
This week’s carte postale features the Port de Pollença
Oui Oui! Macaron
Yes, yes! I found another macaron shop in the San Francisco Bay Area
Wednesday Postcard: Yosemite National Park
This week's carte postale features the California Tunnel Tree
French Lop Rabbit at the County Fair
It's the first of the month: Rabbit, rabbit! At the County Fair yesterday (June 30), I observed this French Lop rabbit
Wednesday Postcard: Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Bonjour! This week's carte postale shows the casino gardens in Monte-Carlo, Monaco! Located in the French Riviera, Monaco is the second smallest country after Vatican City. When I hear Monte-Carlo, I think of glamour, James Bond movies, the Grand Prix, and the American actress, Grace Kelly, who became Princess of Monaco in 1956 when she … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Wednesday Postcard: M’Hamid, Morocco
Bonjour! I got this week’s carte postale from an online shop. These sand dunes are in the Erg Chigaga desert, located about 30 miles/ 48 km from the oasis town of M'Hamid El Ghizlane, Morocco in North Africa, near the Algerian border. It's about an 8-hour drive from Marrakech. Visitors can take tours of the … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: M’Hamid, Morocco
Tous les Jours: French-Korean bakery in Dublin
I visited a Tous les Jours French-Korean bakery for the first time ever
Wednesday Postcard: Saint-Cloud, France
Bonjour! I got this week’s carte postale from an online shop. It's from Saint-Cloud, which is located in a suburb about 10 km/ 6.2 miles west of Paris: Fun Facts Parts of Sinéad O'Connor's video for "Nothing Compares 2 U" were filmed in Parc de Saint-Cloud Just south of Parc de Saint-Cloud, in Sèvres, the … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Saint-Cloud, France
Visiting Seattle: How to Get Around and See the Sights
Planning a trip to Seattle? Here are some tips on how to get around and see the sights
Visiting Seattle: Where to Eat
Starving in Seattle? I recommend you grab a bite at the following places for burgers, phở, and mac and cheese. They’ve got good eggs and pancakes, too...with warm maple syrup, everything for you
Visiting Seattle: Ferry to Bainbridge Island
Only 35 minutes away from Seattle by ferry, the island and city of Bainbridge Island is a charming place to visit. Take a leisurely stroll through the historic downtown area and check out these shops and restaurants along Winslow Way and Madrone Lane
Wednesday Postcard: Bainbridge Island, Washington
Bonjour! This week's carte postale is one I picked up during my recent trip to Seattle: The vessel shown on the postcard is named Tacoma. Read more about her here. The Washington State Ferries make over 20 round trips each day from Seattle (Colman Dock/Pier 52) to Bainbridge Island. For more information: Washington State Ferries … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Bainbridge Island, Washington
Visiting Seattle: Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
If you’re a fan of Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Prince, Pearl Jam, science fiction, horror, or fantasy films, video games, and music in general, MoPOP is a must-see when you’re in Seattle
Visiting Seattle: Original Starbucks
Did you know there are two originals in town? One is the first store that opened in 1971 and the other is the Starbucks Reserve Roastery that opened in 2014. I like one more than the other
Visiting Seattle: Glossier Pop-Up
I happened to be in town when the Glossier Pop-Up in Seattle opened, so I had to check it out (Please note: the Seattle Pop-Up closed on July 7, 2019)
Wednesday Postcard: Seattle, Washington
Bonjour from Seattle! This week's carte postale is from the Emerald City: The Seattle Great Wheel is 175 feet tall and was built in 2012 on Pier 57. Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à bientôt! For more information: The Seattle Great Wheel 🎡 [Updated: June 2019] If you enjoyed this postcard, you may be interested … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Seattle, Washington
