Straight from the Middle East to Paris. Levantine street food that transcends borders and brings people together.
Thirsty Thursday – Pili Pili
Where Twin Peaks meets the Addams Family for a hauntingly good time.
Paris 2024: Who needs the Olympic Games?
Politicians claim Paris will be ready for the Olympic Games, but public opinion remains skeptical. How do French people really feel about the Games?
The Undying Appeal of Parisian Cemeteries
Contrary to what you might think, it has nothing to do with All Saints’ Day.
29 signs you’ve become a Parisian
Have you asked yourself a question whether you’ve finally blended in with Parisians? Here are the signs indicating you might’ve become one.
How to stay safe in Paris? A Parisian’s guide.
How to survive in the French capital? A complete guide with essential tips from the experience of a Parisian.
Anne Hidalgo’s tricky bet on Sustainable Paris
Commentary on why Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo’s efforts to make the city greener may not play out in her favor.
Summer activities in Paris for gym haters
Avoiding the gym at all costs? These Parisian summer activities that will get you in shape while enjoying the city.
Emily in Paris Round Three – Emily in Crisis
How did the soapy and stereotype-filled series become so successful that it was able to promote even McDonald’s as luxury goods in France and bring the infamous McBaguette from the grave?
All the bad reasons to live in Paris
Mid-September marked the fifth anniversary of my move to Paris. The strange feeling, coming with the special occasion, made me think about all the years I’ve lived in France. And looking back from the perspective of half of the decade, I realized all my reasons for coming here were statistically uncommon, if not bizarre. It should come as no surprise that, over the years, I’ve had many occasions to see why other expats moved to Paris, either friends or complete strangers on the internet. Only to find out the reasons are surprisingly repetitive, sometimes combined, but they had something in common. All these reasons made me feel like an outsider in a group of other expats, supposed to be alike. No wonder I started thinking about why. As a result, I came up with a quick review of the most popular reasons why people decide to leave everything behind and…