I’m hoping that the world is collectively starting to undergo a fresh start to 2020. Ramadan is ending with an Eid weekend this year. The first phase of deconfinement also seems to be going well in most cities around the world. We have certainly had some memorable Iftar meals at home, but are glad to…
As France slowly reduces restrictions on Covid-19 confinement, it’s good to see Parisian neighborhoods come back to life step by step. As is the case in other parts of the world, the transition will take time and hopefully not lead to a second phase of outbreaks. The transition will probably create a new normal way…
I love seafood and had my first authentic lobster roll in Cape Cod years ago at one of my friend’s destination wedding. Funny how life comes full circle. I had interned with the bride at the U.S. Embassy in Paris and now I have found the best lobster rolls thanks to the Embassy’s July Fourth…
Can you believe its already Valentine season? Now that 2019 is in full swing, I have finally settled on a worthy resolution for the year. I know, I know. It sounds indecisive. In my defense, its been a weird post holiday transition this year. Which led me to the goal of not wasting any more…
I wanted a positive post to kick off 2019. Ironically, heading back to work provided the inspiration and reminded me why I just love Paris so much. The last few weeks have been strange from a work perspective. Between, the U.S. government shutdown, Brexit, the gilet jeunes (yellow vest) protests in France, etc, it has…
The Palais Brongniart, Paris’ historic stock exchange, served as the backdrop for the K-fashion runway show held during the Spring/Summer 2019 edition of Paris Fashion Week. The catwalk showcased South Korean fashion designers aspiring to follow in the successful footsteps of K-pop artists by shaking things up in the international fashion week circuit with their technicolor…
It’s not every year that your birthday falls on a Saturday and what better way to spend it than attending a dazzling fashion runway show in the City of Lights. The second edition of Alger Fashion Week 2016 took place at the Hotel Normandy in Paris in the chic Place Vendôme district. Nawel Nedjari created Alger…
The Bastille Market (Marche de la Bastille) is the perfect place to start a lazy Sunday in Paris. Located on boulevard Richard Lenoir (Metro Line 1 or 5), the outdoor market is open every Thursday and Sunday. [easy-image-collage id=1047] I found it to be one of the best neighborhood markets in Paris to get fresh produce…
As Audrey Hepburn famously said, Paris is always a good idea. Following that advice, I decided to squeeze in a day in Paris during a connecting flight back from a work trip to the Ivory Coast. I paid the price with some sleep deprivation, but it was totally worth it for the unexpectedly sunny day. …