I'm a big fan of the French charity thrift shops Emmaüs. A bit like the St-Vincent-de-Paul or Salvation Army stores in the US, Emmaüs now has a new online shop.
Tag - Euro Savings
In Paris it’s possible to burn through money pretty fast, and you feel awfully vulnerable when you run out. So, let's look at how you can replenish the coffers without paying absurdly high fees, commissions, and exchange rates. Everything from wire transfers...
During the coldest week in February (hovering around 2°C) my little hot water heater finally expired after a dozen years of loyal service. I called “my guy” that Friday afternoon who came by and quoted €600 to replace it the next day...
It’s no secret that most travelers will eventually end up on TripAdvisor when planning their vacation. It has become the Google of the travel world, where people go for honest, unbiased reviews of hotels, restaurants, sights and activities by fellow travelers...
For all of you Marie-Antoinette aficionados out there, the Centre des Monuments Nationaux has quietly launched a special new Pass’ Marie Antoinette good for four lesser-known monuments in and around Paris that have a strong connection to the young French...
A Parisian restaurant hidden in the “bad” part of town has a mission to combat food waste by serving creative, market-fresh cuisine...for the cost of a movie ticket.
Three completely different neighborhoods, but very similar dining experiences: laid-back bistros, excellent food, amazing value.
There are countless books written by Paris expats since Hemingway and the Lost Generation mastered the genre. But there are few that really offer an original look at how being an American affects our experience overseas. But after four years of experiencing...
Cell phone service in France keeps getting cheaper. This month the low-cost operator Free has become the first to offer commitment-free mobile phone packages under €20/month that include the new Pass Destination: 35 days of free roaming per calendar year when...
Good news for those of you living in France: the newly enacted “Loi Hamon” allows consumers to easily – and without any fees – change their car, motorcycle, home or rental insurance providers at any time after one year. That means no...
It’s getting cheaper and more comfortable to travel by bus around France and Europe. Isilines is a new coach service by Eurolines offering very cheap fares on bus routes that aren’t already covered by Eurolines, and in many cases allowing you to travel...
If you’re planning to visit a Paris museum or monument, do yourself a favor and double-check the opening hours and entry fees on the OFFICIAL websites. Don’t rely on printed or online guidebooks, on the Paris tourism office website, or on blogs...
