On most days, I find myself smiling without noticing. I spend most days doing nothing much at all: writing, reading, practicing my baby French and cooking classic French grandmother recipes. I check out new art exhibitions, I write my newspaper column, I drink sangria in backyards. I sip noisettes in cafés as I writes lists for everything I want my life to be. … [Read more...] about Paris Expat: The Reality of Life in France
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My Favorite London Moments
Generously sized coffeeLunch at Borough MarketCatching some rays on the ThamesWelcoming in spring at Hyde ParkStumbling upon the Camden Lock’s Global KitchenEncountering Street ArtAntique Shopping on Portobello RoadBreak Dancing in Trafalgar SquareEnjoying some much needed time at the pubEnjoyed this post? Subscribe here! … [Read more...] about My Favorite London Moments
Vegan delights in Paris and London
We slept well after so much travel and so much food, in fact we slept too well and missed the vegan breakfast at Cafe Forty One. Luckily, their lunch menu is available from midday and so we were able to enjoy more plant based delights before checking out including ‘English Heritage Tomato’. This dish featured juicy and sweet tomatoes, a cashew cheese which was strong, punchy and full of herbs, served on a crispy crostini and dressed with micro basil, basil oil and rasberry vinegar. … [Read more...] about Vegan delights in Paris and London
Top 5 Destinations to Spend New Year’s Eve in Europe
London [UK] London is also among the top destinations to spend your New Year’s Eve. The city is lit up, and buildings pull out all the stops to make this moment a memorable one. If you are a fan of British royalty, you may visit sites such as Kensington Palace, where Queen Victoria was born. You can settle down in one of London’s oldest pubs like the Old Bell Tavern. You can see the fireworks for free from hilltops such as Parliament Hill, Primrose Hill, Alexandra Palace, and Greenwich Park. … [Read more...] about Top 5 Destinations to Spend New Year’s Eve in Europe
Best Luxury Holiday Destinations in February 2020 –
Since being chosen to feature on the iconic WWF logo over 50 years ago, the giant panda has become synonymous with the animal conservation movement and there is no better place for animal lovers to learn about crucial giant panda conservation work than at the Chengdu Panda Base, located in China’s Sichuan province. Following its foundation by the Chinese government in 1987, the centre has become a global reference point for the conservation of endangered species and you can gain an in-depth understanding of the cutting-edge scientific research being carried out here by visiting the centre’s very own museum experience. The centre also doubles as one of the only places in the world where you can get up close and personal with these beautiful animals, ensuring a unique day out for all the family. In 2020, the beginning of February is the perfect time for your visit to China as you will also be able to join in the famous New Year celebrations. As host to the International Panda … [Read more...] about Best Luxury Holiday Destinations in February 2020 –