I’ve fallen in love with so many of the amazing picnic parks in Paris! It’s impossible to decide on just one favorite, so I’ve compiled a list of my favorite 10 picnic-worthy parks in Paris! Picnicking aka the “pique-nique” in Paris is the national sport of Parisians during the summer. Upon arriving to the city, … Continue reading
If you’re looking for the best brunch in Paris, you’re in luck! Paris offers a whole plethora of awesome brunch places that will make your mouth water. Granted the Parisian brunch concept is a bit different from the US. You’ll find more buffets and hardly any mimosas. Nevertheless, the weekend brunch hype is real. Get … Continue reading
What better place to learn French than in Paris? One of my goals when moving to France for the summer was to learn French, and I was able to do that with French classes at the Accord French Language School in Paris! Continue reading
I’ve found the best museum in Paris. It’s off the beaten track and it’s more amazing than you might think: The Foundation Louis Vuitton. Despite the fashion house name, the museum houses temporary exhibits of modern and contemporary art. The location, the building, the exhibits, and the events are so incredibly inspirational! Here’s why I’m … Continue reading
Did I plan this trip after seeing an Instagram post by Travel & Leisure? Maybe. Was it worth it? Absolutely! A visit to the Gorges du Verdon or the Verdon Gorge aka the Grand Canyon of France is stunning, beautiful, and well worth the winding cliff drives. While you can shrink this trip into a … Continue reading
I’m off to the Provence countryside to see the poppy fields of France. Just one week after moving to Paris, I’ve already jetted out of the city and started exploring the country of France! Verdict? Best choice ever! My desire to see the poppy fields and the fact that my boyfriend’s job took him back … Continue reading
FRIENDS!! I’m sure if you’ve been following my personal account on Instagram @anastasiachansen that you’ve seen that I’ve made a very BIG life move! I’ve moved to PARIS! After a brilliant combination of things happened in my life, I decided to make an exciting move to put my job on hold, sell my car, put my … Continue reading
Houston by nature of its incredible diversity has plenty of French inspired spots for culture and cuisine.Whether you studied abroad in Paris and speak the language fluently, or you’re like me and just happen to know every word to Les Miserables and recently befriended half the employees who work at French owned Air Liquide, Houston … Continue reading
Not sure how it took me this long to make it to France, but I finally did earlier this year for the first time! Going through pictures, tickets, maps and odd souvenirs is really making the nostalgia kick-in. But here I am, writing about my week of adventures in Paris! Here are 10 things that … Continue reading
*Complete title of this post should really be: How to Plan a Trip in 2 Hours or Less While using Free Wifi in the Airport an Hour Before Your Flight Takes off Before your Final Destination I’m not a procrastinator, but since I travel so much (no, really I spend 90% of my days on … Continue reading