Bonjour! This week's carte postale is one I picked up during my visit to Paris: Notre-Dame de Paris is a medieval Catholic cathedral that was built in the French Gothic style during the years 1163 - 1345. With over 13 million visitors each year, Notre-Dame is the most visited monument in Paris. Notre-Dame suffered major … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
Tag: Paris
Brassaï Photography Exhibition at SFMOMA
Gyula Halász (1899-1984) was an Hungarian-French artist born in Brassó, Hungary (now Romania). He gave himself the name Brassaï because it means “from Brassó." What I found fascinating about his black & white photography, recently featured at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, was how Brassaï captured many not-so-pretty parts of Paris in the … Continue reading Brassaï Photography Exhibition at SFMOMA
March 22 is World Water Day: How You Can Help Provide Water for All
Today (March 22) is World Water Day and here are a few things you can do to help because water scarcity is a global crisis that cannot be ignored
The Posts You Liked the Most in 2018
Here are the top 10 posts that got much love this year. Read them again here, and don’t forget to let me know what types of posts you want to see more of in 2019
Are You Looking for Things with a Paris Theme?
Are you looking for things with a Paris theme? Here are 6 items inspired by the French capital that have recently caught my eye
La Tour Eiffel
When visiting the Eiffel Tower, please set realistic expectations. Until the bulletproof anti-terror glass walls have been completely installed, don't expect to find the Eiffel Tower looking as beautiful as she does in your friends' social media posts.
Meudon Observatory Park
France is known for having beautiful parks and gardens. At the Meudon Observatory Park, I got to see artfully trimmed trees, manicured lawns, as well as a splendid view of the Paris skyline.
A Francophile is Born
I describe how I became a fan of all things French. A 30-year love story in about 3 minutes.
Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
One Butte-iful day exploring Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur in Paris!
Paris: Strolling Around the Marais
With its street art, colorful doors, and famous square, it's easy to be charmed by the picturesque and historic Marais neighborhood in Paris.
Treasure Hunt in Paris
Do you like travel games? I made this treasure hunt list for my recent trip to Paris to help me keep an eye out for cultural details beyond the major landmarks.
Macaron In My Carry-On
Here are my impressions of macarons from various shops
citizenM Hotel at CDG
I enjoyed my overnight stay at this modern hotel. I have pictures!
SBUX @ CDG
While there was no shortage of Starbucks in Paris, I resisted the temptation to go because I promised myself that I'd get out of my comfort zone. I did good on that promise until my last day in Paris, when I went to one at Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport.
Travel Tips
Here are 9 general and 9 Paris travel tips. Plus my travel tip in the form of an acronym
Kilometer Zero Proust Questionnaire
Here are my answers to the popular placemat questionnaire
I’m a Royal Watcher 👑
Something that many people don't know about me is that before I became a self-professed Francophile, I was a bit of an Anglophile and passionate royal watcher (Updated December 6, 2018)
Versailles
This is the story about how I got lost, then found myself at Versailles
The Louvre
I'm going apesh*t at the thought that I could have caught a glimpse of Beyoncé and JAY-Z in Paris. I was at the Louvre in May, too!
La Vie en rose
I had the pleasure of hearing two live performances of the classic French song on accordion and violin
