EUROTRIP: AL FRESCO DINING IN PARIS 24 August 2010 in FOOD, France, Uncategorized

The best way to eat in Paris is outdoors. You can enjoy the gorgeous weather, and partake in what appears to be the favourite pasttime of the French – people watching. All the cafes have tables outside, with chairs facing the sidwalk (instead of...
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EUROTRIP: CRAZINESS IN AUGUST 23 August 2010 in France, Uncategorized

A bit more of our sights around Paris. taken after our Laduree brunch. We were lucky the weather was really lovely during our time in Paris, since we were outdoors so much! It was a bit novel to see clear blue skies and white...
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EUROTRIP: THE FAMOUS LADUREE in FOOD, France, Uncategorized

So I mentioned a few posts back when we had those Pierre Herme macarons that I would make a post “soon” about Laduree to compare. I think everyone missed that, because a ton of people commented and emailed me asking/recommending I go to Laduree,...
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EUROTRIP: GETTING AROUND FRANCE 22 August 2010 in FOOD, France, Uncategorized

Quite a few people have been asking how we got around France ‘cos of the language issue. I can understand French… but on a fairly basic level. Enough to read menus, and to get around in every day life… but not enough to understand...
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EUROTRIP: CHANEL EARRINGS 21 August 2010 in Chanel, FASHION, France, Uncategorized

Whilst in Paris, I just had to check out the Chanel boutiques. I was determined not to buy a bag, and was pleased I managed to resist 😛 I did see a pair of gunmetal silver booties that were adorable, but had quite a...
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