Le French Kiss

David Letterman pronounces his top ten list each evening. Here is mine:

“What are the top ten reasons for coming to Paris?”

Sunday Brunch at Le Reservoir

What does 24€ buy you in Paris? A phenomenal all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch at Le Reservoir. Located in the 11th arrondissiment, it is walking distance from the Bastille Opera.

The Dress Code

June rolls in and so do the tourists. They are not hard to miss with the ubiquitous array of t-shirts sporting a collage of advertising. Shorts are worn which easily display white tennis shoes and sports socks. The fanny pack accessorizes the ensemble. And the final touch: drum roll please…cameras

FRANCE IS ON SALE!

It’s that time of year again, when everything in Paris is on sale—and I mean everything. The ubiquitous signs exclaiming SOLDES (sale) are plastered on every retail window enticing the smart shopper to come in. Entrée s'il vous plaît! Leather jackets, clothes, shoes, furniture, you name it, it

Check, Please—And Other Cultural Differences

When visiting a different country than my own, I try to learn a bit about the culture. I am in their territory after all and I would like to at least make an attempt to play by their rules. I really understood the importance of knowledge as I sat in a café one day. The people sitting next to me

Salon de Thé

There is no doubt about it, the French know how to prepare food. Furthermore, most especially in Paris, one could never say there is a shortage of places to eat. Frankly, there is a never-ending sea of eating places on practically every street. From the kiosks where you may grab a scrumptious

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

First stop, Charles de Gaulle Airport...or Orly Airport if you prefer. Paris has two international airports to choose from; though I have always flown into and out of CDG. Since Paris is one of the most toured cities in the world, CDG is always hopping. If you plan on arriving on a French holiday