My Interview with Discover Walks
I was recently interviewed by Discover Walks about my Paris experience, my favorite Paris addresses and tips for visitors. The interview is now up on line. You can read it here! My Montmartre photo...
View ArticleShipping to Yourself
I recently had a guest who needed to receive a package while staying at my apartment. I was worried because if she addressed it to me, the post office would ask to see my ID to pick it up. If she...
View ArticleCheap Flights!
Here are my new favorite sites for cheap flights: Scott’s Cheap Flights: I subscribed to their free e-mail list but recently upgraded to the premium membership for $39/year. They alert you to great...
View ArticleHome Exchanges and Pet Sitting
There are a number of websites out there that allow you to list your home not for rent, but to exchange for a stay at someone else’s home. This is a great option for a lower cost vacation and...
View ArticleSplitwise
The days of the “kitty” are over. Now there’s a much easier way to keep track of who’s paid for what and who owes who what while traveling with friends. The Splitwise app allows you to do just that,...
View ArticleCityStasher: A New Luggage Storage Concept
A new luggage storage company has recently launched in Paris. CityStasher provides a number of locations in central Paris where tourists and day-trippers can leave luggage for short periods of time....
View ArticleVideo of my Marais Apartment
I’m just now learning to embed videos in my posts…. so expect more videos going forward! I figured this was a good excuse to repost this video by Libby Blood of Libby Blood Films of my Marais...
View ArticleThe City Helpline: a new virtual concierge
There is a new tech service available in Paris, designed to give tourists real-time assistance, on-the-go. The service, via an app, connects a traveler with a “City Helper”. This real person will–by...
View ArticleUsing Google Flights to the Max
I just updated my post on finding cheap flights as Credit Donkey just came out with their 2018 guide on Google Flights: How to Find Cheap Flights. Snag a cheap flight and come visit me in Paris! You...
View ArticleSummer Events in Paris
It’s always fun to plan a vacation around local festivals. Check out Paris Insider’s Guide‘s events calendar for Paris goings-on this summer. Semaine du Golfe, 2017 And if you are looking to hit up...
View ArticleNew Apartment Photos!
Fashion and lifestyle blogger Sylvia of Simply Sylvia and Photographer Iona of From Paris Sweet Love have teamed up to bring me some beautiful photos of my Marais apartment. You can see all the photos...
View ArticleFrom Paris With Love
Last week, I posted some amazing photos of my Marais apartment by Photographer Iona of From Paris Sweet Love, with help from my good friend and fashion and lifestyle blogger Sylvia of Simply Sylvia....
View ArticleSpeed Limits
There’s sad news for anyone (like me) who likes to drive fast. As of July 1st, the speed limit on two-way roads with no median divider has been lowered from 90 kilometers per hour to 80 kilometers per...
View ArticleSending Stuff Home
You went to Paris. And you bought too many clothes, gifts for people back home, maybe wine? It’s happened to the best of us. With airlines charging more and more and more often for checked luggage,...
View ArticleSending Stuff Home – Discount!
As an update to my post a couple weeks ago on Sending Stuff Home, Uni Baggage has offered Paris Weekender readers 10% off your first order. Just use discount ode PARIS10 when checking out. Uni Baggage...
View ArticleVideo of my Marais Apartment
I’m just now learning to embed videos in my posts…. so expect more videos going forward! I figured this was a good excuse to repost this video by Libby Blood of Libby Blood Films of my Marais...
View ArticleThe City Helpline: a new virtual concierge
There is a new tech service available in Paris, designed to give tourists real-time assistance, on-the-go. The service, via an app, connects a traveler with a “City Helper”. This real person will–by...
View ArticleUsing Google Flights to the Max
I just updated my post on finding cheap flights as Credit Donkey just came out with their 2018 guide on Google Flights: How to Find Cheap Flights. Snag a cheap flight and come visit me in Paris! You...
View ArticleSummer Events in Paris
It’s always fun to plan a vacation around local festivals. Check out Paris Insider’s Guide‘s events calendar for Paris goings-on this summer. Semaine du Golfe, 2017 And if you are looking to hit up...
View ArticleNew Apartment Photos!
Fashion and lifestyle blogger Sylvia of Simply Sylvia and Photographer Iona of From Paris Sweet Love have teamed up to bring me some beautiful photos of my Marais apartment. You can see all the photos...
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