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I arrived in the fall, when the markets proudly displayed whole mallard ducks and chestnuts fresh from the tree. I was there during the grey, drizzly days of winter, when I tucked into a plate of Japanese curry with kimchi on the Rue Saint-Anne. I was there when snow dusted the roofs of Montmartre, when spring came seemingly overnight and the pollarded trees budded green. I was there in summer when I downed cheap cider on the banks of the Seine until three in the morning, the glass bottle cold against my fingers. I was there on the 90-degree days, when I laid on the grass at Parc Buttes Chaumont with friends, munching on chips and squinting under the summer sun. … [Read more...] about Dear Paris: A Love Letter to the City I Finally Adore

But as always in life, the people are ultimately more important than the place. What I love most about living abroad is the other expats you meet: funny, fascinating individuals from all over the world who are always game for another shot of gin. Who share the same philosophies about life and youth and adventure, and pushing yourself to live live live as much as possible. They’re people with stories more compelling than mine could ever be: engineers and foreign diplomats and journalists working overseas, born in Seoul but raised in Warsaw and London. They’re bankers who dropped everything to be pastry chefs, midwestern girls with big dreams who just wanted to soak up Paris. They get me. I get them. … [Read more...] about Paris Expat: The Reality of Life in France

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 located in the previous home of the great nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte and exhudes history throughout; you can expect impeccable service from the staff team and everywhere you look there are antiques, chandeliers and paintings that only begin to tell you the story of this wonderful hotel. … [Read more...] about Vegan delights in Paris and London

For a first time visitor coming to Paris, you can’t go wrong with Hotel Thérèse and its location in the 1st arrondissement. With the Louvre, Jardins des Tuileries and the glamorous shopping street Rue Saint-Honoré a stone’s throw away, you’ve got most Paris sights within walking distance. For the sights a little further away, Hotel Thérèse offer scooter rentals for the dare devils living on the edge. Choose their Executive room and wake up to the views of Rue Thérèse. After a long day of shopping and exploring the streets of Paris, kick off your shoes and enjoy an espresso from your own coffee machine. Decorated in neutral and calming hues, this boutique hotel is an ideal choice for a city center get away. … [Read more...] about 5 Parisian boutique hotels to keep an eye on

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