Posts Tagged France
- Don’t Forget Your French Dictionary! - October 5th, 2008 The summer after I graduated from college I had the unique opportunity to travel to France with my roommates and friends. A group of six of us left for France on the cheapest flight we could find the morning after graduation. We had plans to stay for the entire summer and just see what unfolded. None of us had jobs lined up or anything to rush back to, so we just took things in stride and determined to have the adventure of a lifetime. We learned quickly, however, that forgetting a French dictionary was not ......
- Eating Well in Paris: First Stop at Chez Georges - October 4th, 2008 Facing the eating-out issue
- Paris is Safe and Well, Thank You! - October 3rd, 2008 If you watched CNN or Fox News like I did a few evenings ago, you might have been impressed at the student demonstrations in France.
- Shop ‘til You Drop In Paris - September 30th, 2008 If you want to combine the perfect shopaholic experience with a beautiful city break, Paris is the place to go. Fashion capital of Europe if not the world, this glamorous city is the epitome of elegance, luxury and quality. Whatever you’re looking for – whether it’s clothes, furniture, antiques, art or books, you’ll find an incredible selection.
When it comes eating out in Paris, travelers unfamiliar with the city may have a hard time finding the right place to eat out. Consider it this way: you are to live, breathe and eat for a short while in a city which counts over 1,500 restaurants, in a country internationally known for its exquisite food. Where do you start from? And what guarantee do you have to hit the right spots for lunch and dinner?
A large number of my American friends select to fol ......
Both TV channels had us sold on the idea Paris was being mobbed by the angry multitude. Pictures of Mad Max-like police trucks hosing thousands of protesters. Scenes of massive gatherings around Bastille square. Interviews of malcontent students. Some pyrotechnics to boot!
Golly!
Though I often travel to Paris, I live in Florida. So I had to wait until the ......
Fashion
Before you hit the shops it’s handy to have a bit of an understanding of French fashion jargon. Here’s a quick glossar ......
