10 Things you can do in Paris for free

By Isabella Sharipova-Williams, published 17th June 2024 One of the complaints given by residents and tourists alike is that it is very expensive to live or do anything if you are in possession, either permanently or temporarily, of a 75000 postcode. As always, your...

5 Department stores in Paris

by Isabella Sharipova-Williams, published 13th June 2024 Part of the trouble with the city of beauty, fashion, and art – a shopaholic’s paradise – is deciding on where, and how, to get a piece of it all, and all at once, ideally. With your...

A paperholic’s day in Paris

by Isabella Sharipova-Williams, published 16th May 2024 Calling all writers, stationery lovers, artists, crafters, bookworms, introverts, and nostalgics – this post is for you! Morning We begin the day correctly by getting a hot chocolate from Charles Chocolatier (15...

Must-eat sweet treats in Paris

by Isabella Sharipova-Williams, published 11th May 2024 Controversial opinion: Paris is a nightmare. Paris is a nightmare for lovers, a nightmare for artists, and a nightmare for sweet-teeth. There’s simply too much choice for where to go, what to paint, and what to...

How to travel in Paris like a local

by Isabella Sharipova-Williams, published 10th May 2024 Paris: The city of light. The city of traffic lights – often unheeded. You may choose to travel by road here, but let’s be honest – you’re probably reading this in order to find out how to use the metro. Or...