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My Favorite Messenger Bag for Paris

My favorite messenger bag for Paris is a Timbuk2 Custom Classic Messenger Bag. Because I am tall (about 6’4″), I ordered the custom bag so I could get a longer strap. And, it was fun to pick some colors. The folks in San Francisco who make these bags are nice like that.

Tricentennial of New Orleans

by PwS | Events, History

The year 2018 has been a year-long celebration of the Tricentennial of New Orleans, obviously a French city from its beginning. Through its 300 years, it abounds with history from war, malaria, floods, fires, the birth of the cocktail and much of Mardi Gras. The...

Classic French Bistro – Garlic Chicken and Brabant Potatoes

by PwS | Food

To top off this series on French-bistro-style cooking at home: Garlic Chicken with Baked Brabant Potatoes and a Green Salad with a Citrus Dijon dressing.

A Parisian Style Egg Salad (Oeufs Mayonnaise)

by PwS | Food

Parisian Style Egg Salad (Oeufs Mayonnaise) is a classic appetizer. It became difficult to find for quite some time. But now, oeufs mayonnaise seems to be enjoying a resurgence.

A Simple French Bistro-Style Apple Tart Recipe

by PwS | Food

This classic French bistro-style apple tart is made with basic ingredients. It will cook into an impressive dessert that will win you fans from all over. Although I had to make it multiple times to make it photo worthy, each one tasted terrific.

Recipes for a Parisian Bistro-Style Meal

by PwS | Food

Cooking and enjoying a Parisian bistro-style meal is a great way to get in the spirit of visiting Paris. With a little planning, it can be an easy weeknight event. Or, invite some friends and make it a weekend dinner for family and friends. Either way, it will...

Cultural Highlights of Fall and Winter 2019 in Paris

by PwS | Art, Events, Museums

Here Are Some Cultural Highlights Coming to Paris Soon The upcoming fall and winter Parisian cultural season is the prime time for visitors who love visual and performing arts. Paris is one of the cultural capitals of the world and each year it puts on a show for...

How Did Paris Get So Many Green Spaces?

by PwS | Gardens, History

Planning the Greenspaces of Nineteenth-Century Paris, written by Richard S. Hopkins, is an LSU Press publication exploring the green spaces in Paris. For the avid gardener and garden designer/planner, this could be a great book to learn more about Paris' parks. Many...

Purchasing a Flight to Paris and Reserving a Hotel – Planning for January

by PwS | Paris, Travel, Trip Planning

Now that the month is decided and any weekend looks good, I start trying to pin down the exact dates. Five nights and over a weekend provides a good reference to plug in dates to search for a Paris hotel and Paris flights. On websites, I check for special offers at...

Get Inspired for the Paris Marathon 2019

by PwS | Events, Trip Planning

It is time to start training if you want to participate in the Paris Marathon 2019! On April 14, 2019, the 43rd Paris Marathon (Marathon de Paris) will wind through Paris. The Paris Marathon is one of the most popular in Europe with nearly 60,000 participants. What...