Paris is touted as a city for romantics, and is often perceived as unfriendly towards children. When you look at traditional Paris itineraries you find it packed with world-renowned museums, elegant wines, stinky cheeses, great shopping, and lots of walking. It’s a city where children are often unwelcome in restaurants, a city rife with cigarette…
WELCOME, to the Moulin Rouge. It’s a theater, a show, a movie, a red windmill, a symbol of Montmartre, and a staple of Paris. In this blog post I am going to tell you everything you need to know about the Moulin Rouge, from its history, to how to book your tickets, to what to…
After I decided to become an au pair here in Paris, my skin broke out for about a month straight. Why? Because there was there was so many sources telling me what I had to bring to get my visa, I was interviewing with 10-15 families, and I was about to move across the world….
You’ll never be bored in Paris, even if your wallet is empty. There is always something happening, something you can plan for, or something you just wander into. Perhaps my favorite thing to do in Paris, day or night, is to stroll along the Seine. The Seine, in case you don’t know, is the river…
Hi! My name is Renata and I’m an au pair in Paris because I was too afraid of getting a regular job after college, getting lulled into a boring job, and never traveling the way I dreamed of. How’s that for breaking the ice? Writing this blog feels a little odd. I’ve never truly considered…