Wondering what to do/arrange/pack for your trip? Here is my …
Checklist for Paris France – to get you started :-)
Are you planning a trip to Paris? People ask, “What do I need?” “What should I take with me?”
The video is 1:58 mins long, and the transcript is below:
Here is a list of some of the things I like to recommend:
two to four months ahead of time — organise your airport bus pick-up, flight paid for, and accommodation arranged
important documents to think about: passport validity with a long expiry date, arrange an Entry Visa if required for your country
one to two months ahead — arrange for your mail to be held at the post office, organise pet boarding and French lessons
list your clothing to take, and another list of small items like smart phone and camera, plugs and cables, voltage converters if required
if you’re taking a laptop or ipad — take USB plugs, power cords, battery charger, back-up drive — and leave a full back-up AT HOME for your return – just in case :-)
if you need medical stuff, take prescriptions for eye glasses and medications with you, buy extra meds to take with you just in case
other stuff — a French phrase book, mini Paris pocket street directory (called Plan de Paris, it’s red)
Has this Checklist for Paris France helped?
Please do let me know if you have any questions or feel like a chat.
I’ve just been sent a link via http://Twitter.com/laroussecuisine – and after watching the video I just had to share it with you – this is fantastic!
Simple ingredients, but you must follow the instructions from the Chef to get the absolute best results – go ahead, try it out soon!!
Let me know how you go – I’d love to hear they were delicious :-)
Video: How to make your own Croissants
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Now there’s no excuse if you don’t live in Paris – you can make these anywhere in the world!
The recipe provided with the video is as follows:
“For 1 lb. of dough. Difficulty: medium.
Ingredients: 2 cups of flour, 1/3 cup of whole milk, 1 tsp of baking yeast, 2 1/2 tbs of granulated sugar, 2 tsp of salt, 1/2 cup of butter.”
At first I thought this was going to be a joke video …
I was thinking all kinds of slapstick thoughts when I saw this video title, but as I watched it I was totally amazed!
Yes, you CAN actually open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew! Let’s hope you have a shoe nearby to use :-)
Even if you don’t speak French you can undertand the actions in this video – so in future, don’t panic if you arrive at the picnic without your corkscrew – all is not lost :-)
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Do you know any cool tricks like this? Let me know :-)
Amazing 360degree view of Paris taken with 2,346 photos!
I just came across this site and it’s amazing! A 360 degree view of Paris turned into a panoramic view on a website. You really must check it out!
Click on the Navigation panel in the bottom left to show/hide navigation tools. When they are visible, simply click the + or – keys to zoom in and out, and the arrow keys to move around — fabulous!
Spend Sunday with 105 yr old Frenchwoman as she talks about her life.
Un dimanche à 105 ans
Daniel Léger, 2007, 13 min 20 sec
“Documentaire hommage d’un arrière-petit-fils à son arrière-grand-mère. L’espace d’un dimanche, l’Acadienne centenaire … (A documentary giving homage from a gret grandson to his great grandmother. In the space of one Sunday, the Centenarian …)”
This is a truly deligthful little movie and I found myself clapping and cheering as I watched it. Even if you don’t speak French, you’ll enjoy this.
This remarkable woman has an wonderful sense of humour, and is active – still rides an exercise bike!
I felt so alive after watching this, and it reminded me to count my blessings – daily – and enjoy every moment. This is something to aspire to as we age gracefully …
I hope you like it too! (Thanks to EttaGirl for recommending this to me!)
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