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Boba in the City of Light

If you’re wondering how deep my bubble tea obsession runs, it made...
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Picasso Celebration – Paris’ Hottest New Exhibition

I was recently invited to visit the Picasso museum for the new...
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Going on A Road Trip? Top Ways To Look After Yourself

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  • Boba in the City of Light

    If you’re wondering how deep my bubble tea obsession runs, it made it into my wedding vows last summer.Yes, really. For a number of years, bubble tea has been my…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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,…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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