Mass protests against the pension reform persist. Why are French people so angry, and what does this mean for the country’s future?
French pension reform in a nutshell
How will the new pension law affect French workers? Everything you need to know about Macron’s pension reform, explained in a nutshell.
Why should we let go of the French girl myth?
A few thoughts from the perspective of a Parisian on why we should let go of the cherished yet harrowingly haunting stereotype.
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?
Gem la Pâtisserie
Meet Gem Guina, a passionate Filipino chef matching French macarons with Southeast Asian flavors.
Unconventional tips to boost your French
Struggling to take your French to the next level? Here are some unconventional learning tips that might come in handy.
What went wrong with the fashion industry?
How Kanyegate could become a turning point in changing how public opinion perceives fashion designers.
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…
Tech Tuesday – French streaming television
Did you know that you can watch French television for free?
Can we put an end to the American savior theme?
As a ’90s kid, I was a wholehearted fan of the Olsen twins, like many girls my age. I fell in love with So Little Time aired on television, and one day when I was shopping with my parents, they let me pick a DVD, and of course, I went with the Olsens. By coincidence, I chose Passport to Paris, which became my first encounter not only with the Olsen motion pictures but also with the theme of American savior in France. The 1999 movie tells the story of sisters Alyson and Melanie Porter, whose parents become dissatisfied with their lack of interests other than gossiping and social drama. They agree their daughters need to broaden their horizons, and as a solution, they send them to visit their grandfather, who serves as the American ambassador in Paris. Sisters are initially thrilled to go, but the excitement quickly fades away as they realize that people…