Picasso Celebration – Paris’ Hottest New Exhibition
I was recently invited to visit the Picasso museum for the new exhibition designed by artistic director Paul Smith. Even though I have lived here for many years, I had actually never visited the museum before. So when the museum reached out and offered a…
Going on A Road Trip? Top Ways To Look After Yourself
Going on a road trip can be an exhilarating experience. And if you decide to go abroad for a road trip, it can be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Unfortunately, an adventure isn’t without its challenges. And let’s be honest, it probably won’t be stress-free so you need…
Oradour-sur-Glane – the French Village Frozen in Time
When my dad first told me about Oradour-sur-Glane, I knew at once it was a place I would like to visit. My dad and I share a passion for history, particularly anything involving the Second World War. This made the French village, located in the…
How to Apply for French Nationality Part Five – I’m French but What Now?
For 18 long months I waited. Waited to see my name up in lights. Then, at 1am on the morning of the 15th of November my friend Gemma called me to tell me my name was in the JO. I finally got my French nationality.…
4 Reasons to Spend Christmas in France
The Winter Holiday Season is finally upon us! And although this year will be rather different, I can’t wait to share my Christmas traditions with you. This is not my first French rodeo. After ten years in France this will actually be the third Christmas I…
5 French Films to Watch During the Second Lockdown
Thanks to the Frenchman’s father, I have always been encouraged to watch French films and listen to French music. Over the years, he has very kindly taught me the who’s who of French actors and musicians. My beau-père is a fountain of knowledge when it…
Joanna Bate – An artist à decouvrir!
Joanna divides her time as much as possible between living in Woodford and France and has done two local art exhibitions. She is mainly self taught and has a HND in Retail Design from the University of the Arts London. A happy fault in a project,…
5 Things I’m Going to Miss About Being in Confinement
When Macron announced the lock-down on the 17th March, I didn’t think we would still be here on the 10th of May. At the beginning, it was really hard, even if we knew that staying home was the right thing to do. Getting used to…
Kodawari Ramen – Visit Japan, without ever leaving Paris!
When I first heard about Kodawari Ramen, I almost couldn't believe what I was hearing. Had someone really opened a restaurant that was a replica of the famous Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo? The answer was yes
10 Ways to Stay Sane in Confinement
We will be so grateful when we visit places, when we taste new dishes and hear new languages. And we will love stronger, hug harder and be more grateful than ever before for our freedom, friends and families. We took even the smallest of things…
