This Friday, June 21st is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and that night the Fête de la Musique 2019 is celebrated all over the world. Now in 120 countries and 700 cities, this musical holiday was started here in France by the French Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, in 1982. The...Read More
I moved to Paris eight years ago and I can honestly say it took me three to four years to find my own pace living in Paris. By pace I mean the rhythm of the city and how you adapt to it, mostly, how you cope with navigating the bustling streets. At first, I felt...Read More
Paris is a city best known for its incredible monuments, museums and paved terraces. If you want to take a break from the cultural experience and simply enjoy the Spring on a sunny afternoon, you may enjoy the famous parks, such as Luxembourg, and share it with the crowd it attracts. Or, it might be...Read More
Chinese’ new year is upon us! In Nankin (China) on the Purple Mountain observatory, the date was set on February the 5th based on the lunisolar calendar. The year of the pig is fast approaching and calls for a proper celebration. If you have never heard of this celebration, then it is the perfect occasion...Read More
Temperatures are setting just above zero degrees (Celsius!), a grey unchanging sky blankets the city, and a freezing drizzle comes and goes and banishes us inside. What could we possibly do in Paris during wintertime? I say winter is an opportunity to do things we would not usually do in other circumstances. If you would...Read More