It's true: Paris is for Lovers Paris is romantic. You really do see more people kissing in the street (like this couple at a bus stop) than in other cities. They're doing it everywhere. And on bridges!
Paris is for Lovers
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Paris Life
Be sure to notice the small aspects of daily life in Paris that can reveal the richness of a culture and the uniqueness of this great city.
Cleaning Up after the Dogs of Paris
There are over 300,000 dogs in Paris. The city used to have a reputation for having dog poop all over the sidewalks. Paris may have Sanisettes all over the city, but the poor Parisian doggies can't push the button to get in and use them. There are signs all over the...
Your Period in Paris
What to do about getting your period in Paris
Paris without people
People make a place.
Paris Boot Camp
Who needs a stair-stepper exercise machine in Paris when you have the steps of Montmartre? Well, perhaps you need a drill sergeant to keep you going..... faster and faster..... higher and higher....to prevent you from defecting to a near-by bistrot. I prefer the...
Bitte de Trottoir – Bollard
Bitte (pronounced 'beet') is a slang word for penis and sidewalk bollards are often referred to as 'bittes de trottoir'. They are often decorated with planters in the summertime. They add a nice pop of color to a grey sidewalk.
La Poste
I had the opportunity to visit the post office today, always an ordeal no matter what country you're in. There are usually long lines in Paris branches, just like in the US. But the post office has a little chart posted outside advising which hours are the least busy,...
Sanisettes – Paris Public Toilets
Paris is an amazingly clean city. Street sweepers work every day of the week. And there are public toilets available on streets all over the city (420 of them). Until February of 2006 it cost 40 centimes (euro) to use one, but now they are accés gratuit (free!)....