Hint: It wasn't the guillotine. Or maybe it was.
How French peasant dishes became delicacies
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The Shoes Make the Man: Traveling Shoes
I know the saying is technically "The clothes make the man," but I think this still applies. And it applies even more so to traveling. You must have good shoes if you're taking a trip. Even if you're renting a car. Even if you don't think you'll need walking shoes. Even if you think your [...]
How to Travel Paris Like a Local
No, I don't recommend going to the Café de Flore...
Packing Like a Pro
Don't worry, it only took me a year to figure all this out.
Places to go in France that aren’t Paris
France isn't just Paris, you know.
Different Types of Travelers (And why we’re all kind of annoying when we travel)
Does it matter who you travel with? (The answer is a resounding YES)
An Open Letter to My Readers
Happy Juneteenth.
How to Give Yourself a Philosophical Crisis during Quarantine: A Memoir
Buckle up, you're in for a bumpy ride.
Five Delicious Recipes to Try if You’re Tired of Making Bread
I'm just going to call the next few blog posts my quarantine diaries. Because they basically are. So prepare yourself for quarantine diary #1: Kristen is now a foodie. Une petite gourmande, if you will. I know, I know. I never thought I'd live to see the day. I mean, for the first 12 years [...]
The New Normal
Do we get to go back to our old lives?
