Learning a language can be a hard, but rewarding, experience. For my Francophiles out there, you know how difficult it can be to maintain your level of French (especially coming home to an English-speaking country after living abroad). I wanted to compile a list of resources that can help any French speaker (past, present or […]
Category: Paris
Unique Spots to Instagram in Paris
A study published by the Independent found that about 40% of millennials choose their destination based on its “Instagrammability.” In a city like Paris, you can imagine the overload of Instagram pictures. My Bastille Day post was dedicated to the best spots for a unique picture of the Eiffel Tower. Here’s some other unique spots in Paris and […]
The Eiffel Tower in 360°
Fact: The Eiffel Tower is undoubtedly the most photographed icon in all of France. With an image so well known, how can you make your photo unique? LOCATION. The picture above would be your typical Champs de Mars photograph. Front and center is best, right? Not necessarily… And while this view from Place du Trocadéro […]
Paris on a stomach
Paris on a budget? Paris on a stomach? Why not both! The word “Paris” itself evokes many emotions revolving around gastronomy (a fancy word for food). Immersing myself in the French food culture has been incredible to say the least. With cafes dotting every corner, it can be hard to decide where to dine. So from one […]
The Travel Pack: Apps for exploring Europe
Since arriving in Paris last August, I’ve traveled through over 30 cities spread across 8 countries (with 2 new countries already booked!). Other than my tips and tricks found in “How I afford to Travel,” I’ve decided to show you guys some apps for exploring the magnificent continent of Europe (although many apps are applicable globally). This […]
How to score a job in PARIS
Well, I guess you could sue me for “false advertisement” because I really only know how to get one job. My current job: a nanny. Although I’m sure with enough French language ability, perfectly presented resumes, whining to your friends “networking,” bribery, awkward miscommunications, lost sleep, fake smiles, real smiles, handshakes, hand sanitizer for your hands […]
Intial Explorations
Tomorrow marks 2 weeks. My life has totally been turned upside down. France is considered a “Western,” 1st world country – but oh how different it is. CULTURE SHOCK. It’s real. I figured I would have it when I went to Russia, but well, it’s RUSSIA. But France? Pff. How wrong I was. Thankfully, I’m […]
Au Pair Year FAQ
Because there’s always questions when people discover I live in Paris, I thought a little FAQ about my job/living situation might clear up some misunderstandings. For how I afford to travel, click here. What exactly are you doing in France? I’m an “au pair.” “Au pair” is a type of nanny – although our differentiation […]