1. Cannes is canned? Well not exactly! It’s June which means no more talk about Cannes, film reviews, who wore what, red carpets, Robin Hood, green tights, Polanski, Lindsay Lohan etc. It’s over. Well not so fast. If you’re in the ad world, next up is the 57th International Advertising Festival, the world’s biggest celebration <... >
Every month I find myself writing about all the great things going on here and why you should come. But since it’s Spring and the weather has been glorious here since mid April, I feel there’s no need to entice you. Plus, the volcanic ash is gone. So instead I thought I’d help you become <... >
Spring has definitely arrived here. Not only is it brighter every evening til almost 7.30pm but you can almost detect slightly happier Parisians on the metro (or rather less “suicidal’).
N’inquiete-pas! “Craic” is the Irish for fun. And though I’m still recovering from the French thrashing the Irish took (33-10) in rugby three weeks ago, I always looks forward to St Paddy’s day here. March 17th is a much calmer affair here compared to the wild celebrations in New York, Dublin and other cities. That <... >
It’s true, there are more songs about Paris in the spring, than Paris in freezing February. But believe it or not, February is a rather good month to come here. Here are my five top reasons why: 1. Les Soldes…the sales!!! If you’re not completely broke after the holidays, then get here before February 9th <... >
There’s something really magical about Christmas in Paris. The bustling streets are buzzing and at night the city is glowing with lights. All the majestic tourist attractions seem to come out in their best sparkling jewels to bedazzle us for a few weeks. So if you’re planning a trip, here are a few shimmering streets <... >
Forget all the clichés about France and the French. It’s too expensive, they’re arrogant, rude, won’t speak English, never smile, smoke non-stop, eat and never gain a pound, hate Americans and love to say “no.” It’s not true, though they do seem a bit broody on the metro. Focus on the good stuff. The croissants, <... >
