“What?”, I can hear you scream. “Thanksgiving without Turkey!” “Where is our sense of history and tradition?” Not to mention, Thanksgiving in Paris, far from home and family! Inconceivable! Well, not so fast there. Hear me out on this one ... Here’s the thing. It can be tough for an American in Paris on Thanksgiving. The traditional Thanksgiving meal can be hard to … [Read more...]
Paris Walks: Beyond the famous streets in Paris, the local way
Often, when travellers think of Paris walks, they’re thinking of walking maps, planned walking itineraries and organized Paris walking tours. When I think of Paris walks, I think of the flâneur. “What’s that?”, you ask. Let me put it this way. What a difference an aimless stroll can make. Abandon everything for a walking tour of Paris, without guide or map of any … [Read more...]
Paris Nightlife:
5 of the Best Bars in Paris on the River Seine
Did you hear about the floods in Paris? Pretty spectacular! Paris nightlife on the river Seine washed away. Some of the best bars in Paris became waterworlds. Deck chairs, pot plants and cocktail umbrellas bobbed to the sound of gurgling water. They looked like aquatic theme parks gone wrong. But not to worry. The waters have subsided. The sun is out and those delightful … [Read more...]
Doing Paris like Parisians do
Gigi Griffis, a globe-trotting travel writer, has been working on a series of books about things to do in popular European cities as suggested by people who live there. Wonderful Time contributed to the Paris edition. Gigi's book, Paris: 10 Locals Tell You Where to Go, What to Eat, and How to Fit In, is one of four books she's produced so far. The others include Italy, … [Read more...]
The Paris Festival of Gardens and the secret parks and courtyards
On the heels of Heritage Days, and in concurrence with the Festival of Gastronomy, the Paris metropolitan region's eighteenth annual Fête des Jardins — or Festival of Gardens — is wrapping up today. It's sometimes hard to believe there are so many festivals in Paris in a short window of time, but that is the joie de vivre of the city. If you're landmarked-out from … [Read more...]