It’s such a cliche, but I’m crazy about Paris. I’ve visited the city four times over the years, including time spent studying in Paris while I was at university. It’s one of my favourite cities in the world, and I’m always looking for an excuse to go back.
Europeans overdose on the Christmas spirit and I love it. The Christmas Markets in Paris are delightfully festive all over town. My favourite was the the Marche de Noel du Mail Branly, underneath the Eiffel Tower. Such a gorgeous sight! We left Australia on Christmas Day but I didn’t miss out on any festivities because Europe clings on to the Christmas season and carries it all the … Continue reading A Visit to the Paris Christmas Markets
The simplest moments can sometimes be the most spectacular. It wasn’t the famous Moulin Rouge or the awe-inspiring Eiffel Tower. It cost all of about two Euro and we were sitting on the ground. Then again, when the ground you’re sitting on is the left bank of the Seine, you’re drinking wine and have spent the afternoon eating, drinking, wandering the streets of Paris and … Continue reading A Perfect Night in Paris for 2 Euro
Parisian boulangeries have ruined me for all other bread. Yes, Rome ruined me for all other pizza, but I was never a huge pizza lover and I got over it. But bread? Dead to me. I wish it wasn’t so, but there it is. This is one of the breakfasts my Dad made one dark, winter’s morning in Paris. The photo still brings back feelings … Continue reading Petit-déjeuner à Paris: an ode to French bread
My summer in Paris was unforgettable. I loved having a full month to sink my teeth deeper into more of what Paris has to offer, after my fortnight in January. I noticed more about the culture and the state of Paris that I had not noticed a few months before as a wide eyed and wonderstruck tourist. The Champs-Elysee is changing. Fewer and fewer French … Continue reading The changing faces of the Champs-Elysee
It had been a long day. I’d been trekking all over Paris with my classmates. We had been walking around in what felt like circles for too long and everyone was getting a little tired. Maybe even a little tetchy. Once the novelty wears off, it becomes frustrating not knowing the streets or neighbourhoods you are wandering around in. We knew the streets closest to … Continue reading Ladurée saves the day
With the ability to simultaneously make some swoon and others sick, the Pont Des Arts in Paris certainly makes a statement. Only a stone’s throw from Notre Dame, I was surprised at how long it took me to find it. Paris is funny like that. Nothing is ever where you think it is and then suddenly, you’re there. Despite not having a single romantically inclined … Continue reading Locked in the city love on the Pont des Art
As far as landscapes and cityscapes go, this view has always been my (unlikely) favourite. Maybe it’s because it was my first ever view from a foreign window. It was my first overseas trip and I was in Paris‘ beautiful 16th arrondissement. Even though the view was just rooftops the light in Paris made it look magical at any time of day. I’ve never been stuck … Continue reading Postcards from Parisian Rooftops
On my first visit to Paris, I didn’t make it to the Moulin Rouge and I’d always regretted it. When I went back to study last summer, it was on the top of my list and I had pretty high expectations. The world’s most famous cabaret is in Paris’ red light district, in the historic Montmartre neighbourhood. Seeing the famous Can-Can was cool. The stage … Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: I didn’t like the Moulin Rouge
A stylish gentleman and his equally chic elderly mother stroll the streets in Passy, Paris‘ well-heeled 16th arrondissement. Winter in Paris and well dressed strangers, is there anything better? Genevieve LaurenHello! I’m an Australian travel blogger, living in Melbourne, Australia. I grew up in Brisbane, studied in Paris, lived in New York City and now live back in Australia, in Melbourne. I love sharing specific and … Continue reading Picture Perfect Parisians