Here’s how one slow day on a fine sunny Sunday looks like, that concludes how February has been for us in our new place we can, now more comfortably, call home.
Read MoreToday was a good day for a walk, a good day to be outside. Also, a good day to be grateful. After lunch back at the apartment, we headed out to make the most out of this rare sunshine on a winter day. Our destination: Place Dalida. Netflix Original Series’ Emily in Paris made me do it (see episode 5).
Read MoreThere are two appointments scheduled by the French immigration for long-stay visa holders : a medical assessment and an administrative appointment. In Paris, the medical assessment occur at 221 Avenue Pierre Brossolette, Montrouge (Metro 13) while the administrative appointment is at 83 Rue de Patay, Paris 13.
Read MoreOne month after my arrival, I look back. Time to reevaluate, to take a step back and assess how far we’ve come… or not at all.
Read MoreSigning up for the library gave me a light bulb moment : to undergo a « reconversion professionnelle ». I’ve always done well organizing items, I’ve enjoyed being in the library and bookstore, I almost worked in publishing. I think this was life’s way of telling me to finally go for it!
Read MoreI’m back to attempt to open a new portion in this space which will venture more on life as a migrant (some say expat to make it seem more glamorous, but as you would later realize, it is not a walk in the park). Yes, sometime earlier this year, I’ve officially moved to a new city!
Read MoreIn December 2019, I spent one week in Paris (during the nationwide transport strike) and one week in the quiet French countryside to celebrate and experience French holidays with my partner’s family.
Read MoreWith my friend Lea, who flew in from London, we were able to visit several areas along the French (and Italian) Riviera. Our main mission, however, was to make our dream come true: chase lavender fields.
Read MoreWhether or not you’re in Paris for a couple of days, three or maybe a week, I hope these recommended destinations would help future visitors/travelers/tourists.
Read MoreThere was a time when I was a little bit younger (just a few years back) when I said to myself, “one day, gagawin kong Cubao ang Paris”. Of course, ceci est une caricature. I was exaggerating, obviously. By economic standards, Cubao is not at all comparable to Paris. Maybe to the chaos of it, yes.
Read MoreI have spent many weekends in Paris that I lost count. In spite this, I still can never get used to it. I admit, without an internet connection and apps such as Google Maps or RATP (metro lines app), I'd still be lost. Paris, of course, has its charms. It is, indeed, beautiful.
Read MoreAt 2’C - 5’C and walking along Champs Elysées under the drizzle, I have to say, I’m a survivor !
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