If you are in Paris and want to experience Morocco but don’t have the time to – take the time to visit a Hammam in the 5th arrondissement in Paris. A few weeks back, I was lucky enough to take the afternoon to relax with a couple of girlfriends. We decided to take the afternoon … More Spa’ing in Paris – the Moroccan Way
For the Canadian non-smoker, Paris’ smoking culture is a hard adjustment. Bleary — yet starry — eyed, I arrived in Paris, ready to conquer the city. My first steps out of the airport met with a puff of cigarette smoke, blown without apology into my face. I definitely wasn’t in Canada anymore. Smoking culture in … More Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: Ontario v. Paris
Swept away on a quiet street right off of rue Saint Denis in the 2nd arrondissement you will find Aux Trois Maillets, a small, but very busy and delicious restaurant and cafe. Affordable for students and the perfect place for Happy Hour, this restaurant is perfect for a three course meal or a drink after work. … More Aux Trois Maillets
Thursday Night in Paris: exploring the breathtaking Palais Garnier
On Monday September 28th, the famous Eiffel Tower was lit up pink in support of breast cancer research. This came right before breast cancer awareness month which occurs annually in October. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. In 2012, approximately 1.7 new cases of breast cancer had been diagnosed in … More Shining Bright for Breast Cancer
Trying to do your laundry in Paris is one of those time consuming things that cannot be done as quickly as it can be in North America. The French have not caught onto the use of dryers (or maybe only those who can afford it have). I have been told that even when you do … More Doing Laundry in Paris
I will never forget the day that I received my offer of admission to AUP. I had no idea whether or not my application was competitive enough to be granted an acceptance, so when I read the email that I was admitted to the university I could not have been happier. I called my close friends … More Preparing to Move to Paris
