Street Art in Paris

Street Art in Paris

It’s common knowledge that Paris is a city of art.  Some of the world’s most regarded and beloved pieces of art (the Mona Lisa, etc.) in the world reside in Paris’ 150+ museums.  But, the creative pulse of the city can’t seem to be contained...
This Week in Paris, Part 1- King Cake

This Week in Paris, Part 1- King Cake

This week was the celebration of “Le Galette de Rois”, or The King’s Cake. The tradition has roots going all the way back to the ancient Roman celebration of Saturnalia, which began at the end of December and ended in early January.  Saturnalia was...
Remembering to Breathe

Remembering to Breathe

One of the most difficult parts of my transition to Parisian life has been not being able to physically practice yoga asanas (poses). This is no fault of Paris; there are many yoga studios all throughout the city. The issue is with me; a few weeks before leaving, I...
Le Café des Chats

Le Café des Chats

Today, I visited “Le Café des Chats”, a cafe filled with cats. The concept of a coffee house and kitty petting zoo originated in Japan, and has only recently opened in Paris.  I had heard of it long before I moved abroad, which proved important, as...