I love Paris in the springtime…April in Paris, flowers in blossoms… Great singers have said it all before, and spring can indeed be an enchanting time to visit the City of Lights. Between the parks in full bloom (don’t...
Paris – City of Romance
If you were to quiz most people around that world about what they think the most romantic city in the world is, chances are pretty high that Paris would be on top of the list. After all, think about...
French Culture: Customs & Traditions Mashup
Culture is a tricky thing. You may fall in love with some of the surface aspects at first, but the more you keep digging, the more you realize what a bottomless pit of wonderment it can be. There is...
French Holidays & Celebrations You Need to Know About if You Are Traveling to France
Oh, the French, always on vacation… Or are they? Although it may seem like it at certain times of the year, they actually have ten official public holidays. Compared to the United States, which boasts eight, there is no...
What to Wear in Paris: Tips for Packing for Paris in the Winter (+ Packing List!)
The holidays in Paris are magical, but it shouldn’t be the only time you visit Paris in the winter. Once the New Year is over, hotels and flight prices fall. Without the crowds, you can enjoy some of the...
Paris Arrondissement Guide
I often get asked: “where is the best place to stay in Paris?”. Unfortunately, there is no right answer to that. Or rather, there are many different options depending on what tickles your fancy. Like many capital cities, Paris...
Dining Etiquette in France – How to Survive a Restaurant in Paris!
When I first moved to France and began visiting Paris on a near-monthly basis, I quickly learned (from observation and from the lessons my French hubby imparted on me) that I had a bit of a learning curve when...
Your Guide to the Tuileries Garden in Paris
If you are looking for a quick guide and answers to frequently asked questions about the Jardin des Tuileries, or Tuileries Garden, scroll to the end! New York has Central Park; Paris has the Tuileries gardens: an oasis of...
Cap Frehel and Fort La Latte – Along Brittany’s Emerald Coast
I didn’t know much about Fort La Latte before our latest Brittany trip, but I certainly do now. I thank goodness that Mr. Misadventures is such a detailed researcher and keen photographer who is always scouting for interesting places...
What to Wear in Paris: Tips for Packing for Paris in the Fall (+ Packing List!)
Fall is one of my favorite times to visit Paris. The crowds in front of the Louvre are finally starting to die out. The trees turn into gold in the Tuileries gardens. Most importantly, the temperatures are beginning to...
What to Wear in Paris – 5 Tips for How to Pack for Paris
Packing for a trip can be a headache. Packing for Paris can be even more so. Space is limited. Virtually every airline now charges an arm and a leg for slightly oversized luggage. Besides, I don’t recommend tracking a...
Ile de Brehat (Île-de-Brèhat) – A Beautiful Island Just off the Coast of France in Brittany
Not that we needed a break during our 10-day Brittany trip, but we decided to escape from our homequarters in Cancale and visit the Ile de Brehat or Île-de-Brèhat, a beautiful island just off the coast of France near...