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Updated: February 14, 2014 When Charles Dickens wrote the line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” he must have been living abroad. In fact, there’s a strong chance he was working in Paris as an au pair. Over the past year I’ve learned that expat life certainly has its ups and downs, which somehow feel stronger than the vicissitudes of life back home. When things go wrong, it’s extra frustrating- the French post lost your box of summer clothes, you can’t figure out how to unlock your phone and your banker doesn’t speak a word of English (who, ironically, is the one person in France who wants to speak to you in French). And all the while your family’s across the ocean and it can take a long time to set up a network of friends and acquaintances. Life abroad can get frustrating and lonely very quickly. (And in those moments, god bless Gchat.) But the highs are also so much higher. Everything’s new and exciting. … [Read more...] about Paris Expat: The Reality of Life in France

Updated: March 21, 2013 Though I’ve heard mixed reviews about London, for me it was nothing short of a very drizzly heaven. After months of feeling like I have no personality (my poor French reduces me to a shy but sweet, whimpering version of myself), it was such a blessing to socialize in my native language. Escaping from France aside, there was so much to love about London, and I spent three days pocketing little moments of joy across the city. Here are a few of those moments. Table of Contents 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! Generously sized coffee La Belle France. I have no idea why it has a good reputation.) Lunch at Borough Market Spit roast pork sandwiches, chocolate chip … [Read more...] about My Favorite London Moments

By Paul Eyers on Oct 12, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe Being based in Southeast Asia we get limited opportunities to visit Europe, but instead spend our time lusting after the vegan food and vegan friendly luxury hotels that we read about online. So when given the chance of a whistle stop tour of Paris and London during which time we would get to live out some of our vegan dreams we just had to say yes. With a little over 24 hours in each city we knew exactly where we were going to stay and exactly which plant based creations we would enjoy. Vegan delights in Paris and London features the vegan dreams that we made a reality during our trip. Not only is Shangri-La Hotel Paris one of the finest hotels in the world, it is also incredibly vegan friendly with a monthly ‘Green Dinner’ and a legendary ‘Vegan Afternoon Tea’ which are both served at La Bauhinia. The hotel is … [Read more...] about Vegan delights in Paris and London

03 Oct Top 5 Destinations to Spend New Year’s Eve in Europe Posted at 22:56h in Blog by Victoria People say that the way you spend your New Year’s Eve can set the tone for the entire year. If that’s the case, then you should spend New Year’s Eve in the best way you can; you can travel around the world and enjoy new experiences. For late deals, you can check https://www.dealchecker.co.uk/cheap-holidays.html to get the best deals.  Europe is a great place to spend New Year’s Eve. The following are some of the top cities in Europe that you can spend New Year’s Eve.  Paris [France] Paris, also known as the City of Lights, is one of the perfect places to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Paris is famous for its parties. During the holidays, Paris offers even more fun activities such as fireworks and celebrations and elegant dinners. If you want to watch the firework shows, one of the best spots is the Arc de Triomphe. A great show … [Read more...] about Top 5 Destinations to Spend New Year’s Eve in Europe

By CNN.comPUBLISHED: October 4, 2019 at 7:28 am | UPDATED: October 4, 2019 at 8:15 am By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Dante, a 104-year-old  hostelry in New York’s Greenwich Village, has been voted top of the World’s 50 Best Bar list for 2019. The historic bar, which originally opened as Caffe Dante in 1915, has been a hot ticket since it was reopened in 2015 by its current owners, Australians Linden Pride and Natalie Hudson, along with creative director Naren Young. The awards announced Thursday night represented 26 cities across 21 countries, selected by a vote of “more than 500 drinks experts.” Dante serves up Negronis, martinis and all manner of spritzes in a convivial white-tiled space, along with the kind of Italian specialties we’ve come to expect — burrata, ricotta, focaccia, salumi, lasagna, meatballs — all with a contemporary presentation and feel.The top 50 list is heavy on New York, London and Singapore. … [Read more...] about World’s best bar named; one in San Francisco among top 50