Here are the links to the articles I've written for them.
A French queuing revolution
The British have a reputation for queuing. Well, I can tell you this, they have nothing on the French.
Wherever I go, I queue. To buy a baguette, to use the ladies room, to withdraw money. Queue queue queue queue queue. I am sure there is an ancient French saying that reads, “why be served straight away when one can queue?”
French icons: a visit to the Moulin Rouge
After a year and a half of living next door to the Moulin Rouge, I’ve finally plucked up the courage to buy a ticket. It wasn’t the very nearly naked female form that scared me away, (although I will confess I’ve never seen so much exposed flesh before in my life) it was the price.
Navigating love in Paris: the problem with French men
I’ve been thinking of Valentine’s Day today, and thankfully, we’re still several months away from the most depressing of days. But I’ve just had an argument with the British boy I’m seeing, and it’s got me thinking about Paris, France and the French approach to love.
How to know when to leave Paris
In October it will be two years since I arrived in Paris, and for the first time in ages, I’m starting to think about my future. I can’t imagine staying in Paris for the rest of my life. But then again, I can’t imagine leaving either.
Searching for the quiet side of France
Paris is a beautiful city, obviously. But honestly, as much as the tall Haussmanian buildings impress me wherever I go, after a while I start to feel like they’re closing in on me.
The art of the French apéro
As the day of ‘The Apéro‘ drew nearer I started to think to myself, “what is anapéro?”. I had heard the word used several times but what does it actually mean? Is it a particular type of drink? Are nibbles required? Does it take place at a particular time? Are there special clothes I should wear?
The best ice cream in Paris
There are a million reasons to love Paris when the sun is shining: the twinkleof the river down by Notre Dame, the joyous shrieks of children as they thunder round the Jardins du Luxembourg, the cute floral print summer dresses that just feel so right to wear here…. the list goes on and on. However, the best reason, in my greedy little opinion, is the ice cream on the Ile St. Louis.
Moving flat in Paris
Anyone will tell you that moving flat in Paris is a stressful experience. For those brave enough to attempt to rent a flat in Paris or for those who want to read a horror story and thank their lucky stars they don’t live here, this is roughly how it works.
Paris is a beautiful city, obviously. But honestly, as much as the tall Haussmanian buildings impress me wherever I go, after a while I start to feel like they’re closing in on me.
The art of the French apéro
As the day of ‘The Apéro‘ drew nearer I started to think to myself, “what is anapéro?”. I had heard the word used several times but what does it actually mean? Is it a particular type of drink? Are nibbles required? Does it take place at a particular time? Are there special clothes I should wear?
The best ice cream in Paris
There are a million reasons to love Paris when the sun is shining: the twinkleof the river down by Notre Dame, the joyous shrieks of children as they thunder round the Jardins du Luxembourg, the cute floral print summer dresses that just feel so right to wear here…. the list goes on and on. However, the best reason, in my greedy little opinion, is the ice cream on the Ile St. Louis.
Moving flat in Paris
Anyone will tell you that moving flat in Paris is a stressful experience. For those brave enough to attempt to rent a flat in Paris or for those who want to read a horror story and thank their lucky stars they don’t live here, this is roughly how it works.
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