Of all the cities I’ve been to, Paris is the city I feel the most compelled to shop in. It’s not because Paris has the best unique souvenirs (I’d pick Kyoto for that). There is just something about Paris– the streets, the ambiance, the romance of it all that puts me in shopping mood. But […]
While most everyone is familiar with British tea, head just over the channel and you’ll find that France also has a long, centuries-old tradition of tea. The Tradition of Tea in France Tea was enjoyed in the French courts, and was very much an upper class thing. But unlike in Great Britain, tea never really […]
On this last visit to Paris, I finally made it to Shakespeare and Company, probably the best known independent bookstore in the world. It might seem odd at first, a famous English language bookstore in Paris, just a stone’s throw from Notre Dame. But this isn’t your run of the mill Barnes and Noble– Shakespeare […]
You don’t read much about Paris outlet stores and fashion discount shopping, but surprisingly they do exist and bargains can be found right in central Paris. I wanted to write this post because everything I researched on Paris outlet shopping brought me to one resource– La Vallee Village, an outlet center outside of Paris. And […]
On my most recent visit to Paris, I traveled with my equally shopaholic friend, Krista. Like any good shopper, she loves a good bargain. We often compare notes on deals we find. The area where my friend far outshines me though is her expertise in thrifting second hand stores. She had done her research and […]
It took me several visits to Paris before I finally visited the famous Angelina Tea house on Rue Rivoli. I’d heard of Angelina of course, it’s one of the most famous patisseries and cafes in Paris, well known for having the best hot chocolate in Paris. But even when I stayed quite literally next door […]
