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  • Getting Tested in Paris

    Let’s be honest here, a lot of expats who have been living here for a while have probably wondered about getting tested at some point. I know, getting tested for…

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  • Ten Reasons Why I love living in Paris

    1. French women don’t wear a lot of make up. French women are all about being au naturel with regards to their make up. Their attitude to make up is…

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  • Cosy Parisian Cafes

    Ob-La-Di: €€ € I recently discovered this adorable little cafe with my good friend Jayne. Named after the famous Beatles song, it’s the perfect place to go with friends. We went for…

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  • New Year’s Resolutions

    This week’s guest writer is Lydia Martin. As well as being my younger, exceptionally beautiful sister, Lydia is also a singer-songwriter. She is currently in her last year of a Music…

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  • Surviving French Kids – The Au Pair Special

    Until I started working with French kids, I didn’t realise that they have an entirely different vocabulary to French adults. They use an array of wonderful words that are both delightful…

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  • One Man’s Paris Story

    This week’s guest writer is Thomas Bartlett. Thomas was born in Belfast and grew up in Galway. In his twenties he lived in Paris for four years, Spain for two and now he…

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  • 5 Tricks of the Trade for Paris

    No one can deny that Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is however, a very expensive city and can leave your pockets feeling considerably lighter than…

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  • Breaking My Silence

    Before I start I have to tell you all that this article has been the hardest article I have ever had to write.   Exactly a week ago today, the…

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  • The day I became a Parisian

    If you search for the definition of the word chic using google, you will get the following answer: Chic — Adjective: elegantly and stylishly fashionable —“She looked every inch the…

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  • 3 Surprising Things About Moving to Paris

    This week’s guest blogger is the wonderful Elizabeth! Elizabeth is a new expat in Paris, just beginning her adventures (and mishaps!) in France. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, she is a…

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