Last week a friend of mine in Paris emailed in a panic: her neighbor told her he had bedbugs, and she already found a few suspicious bites on her arms. I told her not to freak out until she was 100% sure they were bedbug bites. But I was already freaking out...
Tag - Expats & Locals
What happened when one of my pipes burst last Friday, as well as the latest updates from around Paris.
As a Body Confidence Coach, I help people to love and accept their bodies, but I would be lying if I told you that I’ve always loved mine. I’ve been through my own insecurities and hang ups. When I was younger, I struggled with accepting my body, my curves...
If you have ever driven a car in Paris or know someone who does, you probably know how parking can be a costly nightmare, especially if you don’t have a residence permit to park for extended periods of time on the street. After dozens of parking tickets and...
Today is a national holiday in France celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day, or the end of WWII in Europe. But with just three more days until the leash is loosened on the French population from our Coronavirus confinement, Parisians are more distracted...
Bonjour from the 50th Day of my Paris confinement in the 13th arrondissement!
I’m back again – maybe we’ll stick to a weekly schedule now – to report back on the French government’s new strategy to gently ease the country out of confinement while still keeping us safe and healthy. One thing is for sure: Paris isn’t going to be...
Today I can announce I have officially QUARANTINED! I celebrate with cookies and a run...with the masses.
For the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, I share my first trip to the local gardening center to stock up on essential plants and potting soil.
In today's Lockdown in Paris update, Heather talks about the travel industry and why the "Secrets of Paris" are more important than ever to remember before the return to mass tourism. And a ballet dancer with a sense of humor, just because...
The latest news from the Lockdown in Paris, including a site for shops and restaurants that deliver, tips on finding an emergency repair person, and some French dance moves to get your week started.
After 35 days of confinement I’ve finally been reunited with my partner! We explore the hidden passages of the 13th arrondissement in Paris and try to make our own homemade face masks.
