Published inThe American In ParisParis Neighborhood Guide: the 5th ArrondissementThe Latin Quarter, La Sorbonne, Rue Mouffetard, the Panthéon, the Jardin des Plantes and so much more — that’s what you’ll find in the 5th…Aug 1Aug 1
Published inThe American In ParisParis Neighborhood Guide: the 6th ArrondissementThe 6th arrondissement, or as I like to call it, quintessential Paris-ville, is one of the most central neighborhoods in the city. It’s…Mar 25Mar 25
Published inThe American In ParisParis Neighborhood Guide: the 16th ArrondissementIf you’re new here, the French capital comprises 20 “arrondissements,” a fancy French word for neighborhoods. They begin with the 1st…Mar 4Mar 4
Published inThe American In ParisMy Journey to France Part 2In case you missed Part 1, I’m sharing my unique journey from I’ll-never-live-abroad to nearly-10-years-in-France-and-counting.Feb 25Feb 25
Published inThe American In ParisMy Journey to France, Part 1I’ve lived in France on and off since 2014. I’m often asked, “How did you do it?” The short answer is a lot of determination and a refusal…Feb 18Feb 18
Published inThe American In ParisWhat is the Galette des Rois?Those of you who have had the pleasure of visiting France in January have likely come across the galette des rois at a French bakery…Jan 6Jan 6
Published inThe American In ParisParis Neighborhood Guide: the 11th ArrondissementWhen most tourists visit Paris, places like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Moulin Rouge are often on the itinerary. There’s nothing…Nov 18, 2023Nov 18, 2023
Published inThe American In ParisThe Life of a French Pastry ChefIf you’ve been following my life here on TAIP, you know that I got married last year not once, not twice, but a whopping three times (you…Oct 20, 2023Oct 20, 2023
Published inThe American In ParisParis Neighborhood Guide: the 10th ArrondissementAh, le dixième. One of my favorite Parisian neighborhoods (after my beloved Montmartre, of course), you’ll often find me there on a given…Oct 5, 2023Oct 5, 2023
Published inThe American In ParisWhy I Love Living in MontmartreI’ve lived in several different places in the Greater Paris Area since I began my French séjour. After close to eight years abroad, I’ve…May 30, 20232May 30, 20232