When you think of summer in France, it comes with an image of empty Paris (I refer to locals!) and wide lavender fields in Provence… When you think of summer Continue Reading
You probably know that a castle and a château should mean the same, the only difference being whether you speak in English or in French. Let me tell you that Continue Reading
What image comes to your mind when you think of a mega city? Crowds of people, everyone in a hurry, traffic, noise, tired or indifferent looks, and so on… Tokyo Continue Reading
Whenever you drive in France, you will find them everywhere, especially in the countryside. Europeans are used to roundabouts on the roads, they allow smoother traffic flow and are said Continue Reading
When I first moved to Paris, it was early February. There was a big flower shop right next to my home. That year St. Valentine’s Day happened to fall in Continue Reading
There is one thing that I am absolutely amazed about in Japan. Let me tell you a story: It is not a secret that bureaucracy in France could be quite Continue Reading
You may be surprised, but in a country of strict rules and norms, there is some flexibility, and you may never guess where. Religion! Even though religion is one of Continue Reading
I recently told you all the tips and tricks I have learned from my colleagues about Christmas in Japan. True or not exactly remains to be seen, though to avoid Continue Reading
If you are in Japan, there are a few things you should know about Christmas, in advance. First, Christmas preparation here starts early, i.e. on November 1st all Halloween related Continue Reading
The story starts in 1885, when Gustave Eiffel’s design was selected as the monument to be built for the World’s Fair of 1889, to celebrate 100 years since the French Continue Reading