Just to be clear, this post really should have gone out last week. But if you will recall, last week was a very special occasion. Not only was it my 5th year anniversary of living in Paris, but it also marked a year since I officially launched Story of a City and started writing weekly …
On June 6th, 1944, over 150,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. The battle to liberate Nazi-occupied Europe had begun, but the liberation of Paris wasn’t part of the original plan. The Allies wanted to reach Berlin as quickly as possible, and therefore Paris was seen as an unnecessary detour. The …
People often ask how long it took me to see everything there is to see in Paris. This question always makes me smile, because honestly, it could take a lifetime to see everything in this beautiful city. I could visit every museum, walk through every park, and eat at every restaurant, and Paris would still …
Summer is well and truly upon us. The heat has arrived, and Parisians have settled into their summer rhythms of holidays and picnics along the banks of the River Seine. Personally, I love Paris in the summer. While I may not always love the heat, I do love the many outdoor activities that come with …
Last year I watched alongside my fellow Parisians as France won the Men’s World Cup. After the final game against Croatia, I took to the streets, along with millions around the country, and celebrated my adoptive country’s victory. It was a glorious moment that I will never forget, and one of my best memories of …