In darker moments I feel insecure about my choices, especially in comparison to others back home. I don’t have a steady career or a boyfriend or a lease. (And I definitely don’t have a baby.) And what’s worse? I don’t want any of those things just yet. For now, I just want to be free. I want to drink buckets in the streets of Bangkok and slurp oysters fresh from the French Atlantic. I want to look back and regret nothing. I want to be old and wrinkled and realize that even though I made mistakes in life, I can say, “You know what, I lived.” I may have traipsed around the rues of Paris in states unfit for public eyes and told a French boy to “embrasse-moi” in the middle of the road, but damn it, I lived. … [Read more...] about Paris Expat: The Reality of Life in France
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Vegan delights in Paris and London
For dinner we headed to TÎNG at Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London. If you could dine out on views alone then this is a restaurant that would make you very satisfied indeed as quite simply, the views are epic. But then this is to be expected when you are 35 floors up in the centre of London, one of the of the most iconic cities in the world. Our plant based meal in the clouds began with ‘Balsamic Glazed Peach Heritage Tomato’ which was sweet, sour with just a little crunch; the juicy glazed peach was packed with summery peachiness and aligned very well with the fresh micro herbs, heirloom tomatoes and caramelised dukka. It was a light, fresh and flavoursome start to our meal. … [Read more...] about Vegan delights in Paris and London
Louvre opens center to protect art from flooding
Officials hope to store some 250,000 artworks at the new center in five years' time. About half of the newly-constructed building's sprawling space will house art from the famed Paris museum, the world's biggest. … [Read more...] about Louvre opens center to protect art from flooding
5 Parisian boutique hotels to keep an eye on
Tucked away on the picturesque Place des Vosges, this beautiful 56-room boutique hotel is a secret world of calm in a bustling city. Upon arrival through the discreet entrance, you’re greeted by a beautiful, historic 17th-century building draped in ivy. The Marais location offers visitors an array of independent boutiques and Parisian cafes for people watching and gorgeous architecture, while having the opportunity of returning to a quiet haven at the end of the day. A scrumptious breakfast buffet is served every day in the lounge – but why not go for breakfast in bed? Rooms vary in size from 20 m2 to the 80 m2. Suite de la Reine; all featuring turndown service, an iPod docking system and Codage amenities. This hidden court yard gem is one of Marais’ best kept secrets! … [Read more...] about 5 Parisian boutique hotels to keep an eye on