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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

Reviews : Accommodation We've Been HereKimpton FitzroyLocation: United KingdomRelated: LondonI was rather excited to stay at the Kimpton Fitzroy in London, mainly because I’d taken a sneak peek at Instagram, not even their Instagram just a search, and had stumbled across an outpouring of gorgeous-ness, of British glamour and quirky details, and couldn’t wait to indulge. Suffice to say it didn’t let me down.Why We Love This HotelIgnoring for a second, the fact that the location is pretty perfect, this hotel wins for me both because of the stunning style that is tucked around every corner and also because of the wonderful British service. Plus, I adore when a hotel has a restaurant or bar that I fall in love with; well the Kimpton Fitzroy has FOUR!! Yes, four drinking and dining venues that are now firmly on my must-return-to list whenever I’m in London.LocationThe hotel is located right on Russell Square in Bloomsbury, known as the literary heart of London. Just … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Kimpton Fitzroy In London

Derided, undersold and misunderstood, there is far more to London’s north-easterly neighbour than the caricatures of Essex Girl and Basildon Man. It’s time to have another look and challenge the clichés   Most people judge Essex through a car or train window, passing by on their way to Stansted Airport, Norfolk or Suffolk. Or from TOWIE. On screen or in the landscape, there’s hardly time to distinguish where the outskirts of London end and the actual county begins before it’s gone.  Essex may be extremely close to London but it quickly turns remote. In days gone by it has been a good place to disappear, whether you were a loyal supporter of Charles I when royalists were out of favour, or a thinker... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles  Subscriber-only events  Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium … [Read more...] about In praise of England’s most misunderstood county