Imagine getting a sneak peek into the life of a photographer, hired to candidly capture events, emotions, lives in a moment\’s CLICK! Add to that, a rollercoaster ride of surviving daily life that the photographer navigates thanks to her complicated Parisian vie. Nope, it\’s not all Emily in Paris. This book is more like Sex […]
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A glimpse at Kiki de Montparnasse. An inspiration to many a people. The queen, the life, the energy of Paris.
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You know that feeling when you look at the galaxies and realise that you are nothing but a dot on a dot\’s dot? I feel the exact same when I am surrounded by art.
Louvre in pictures – Sculptures Read More »
The internet is filled with whack ways of learning a language. In my quest to build me a French vocabulary, I\’ve gone all out- from human meetups to intense conversations with the furniture in my house, to having a heart to heart with my French cat. They\’ve all heard me patiently. And have been rather
French words you won\’t believe exist …(and how to remember them) Read More »
Bastille day Feature on Joséphine Baker – American, French dancer, singer, actor, spy, mother. Basically a legend.
Joséphine Baker & Bastille day celebrations with this beauty Read More »
Recently, I was really lucky to visit the Louvre with a new graduate from the École du Louvre. One of my first questions to her, or rather assumption, was that she must have seen the whole place a few times over. But guess what, despite having studied for 6 years to get a diploma, whilst
A visit to the Louvre – some tips & tricks Read More »
What\’s the best accessory to travel with? One must-have that keeps you safe on your trips?
Thieves, tourists and a very brave receptionist Read More »
Ever since I found out about Ai WeiWei visiting Paris for his ErXi show, I was excited. I had to see his art in person. I should be honest – since this is my first blog on the hundredth site – I like Mr. WeiWei\’s art, though I do not necessarily understand it. But what
The Ai WeiWei day.. Read More »
So we know how wonderful Lafayette is! Aah, not that striped shirt, cute Frenchman you know at work. No, no, I don\’t know his secret. Let alone his Top secret. But I do know a wonderful little thing about the Galeries Lafayette – the glamorously old fashioned departmental store in the heart of Paris. There\’s
\’Top\’ secret at Galeries Lafayette! Read More »
