03/05/24 by Paris-Travel | 2018, Adventure, Blog, Paris Adventures, Website | Comments Off on Over 40s Lazy Adventure in Paris 2024
Join me for the Over 40s Lazy Adventure in Paris
This Over 40s Lazy Adventure in Paris is for people who don’t want to rush around Paris like mad tourists — hot, tired, exhausted – and looking to get away from other tourists.
Photos all © Teena Hughes – A-Night-in-Paris 2008-2009
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01/22/24 by Paris-Travel | Blog, Paris Adventures | Comments Off on Things I do differently after living in France
What do I do differently after living in France?
When I left Australia for a six week holiday many years ago, I had no idea I would end up in Paris, stay there for 3 years, and pine for her every day since I left.
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09/12/23 by Paris-Travel | 2CV, Attraction, Blog, Paris Tours, Tours | Comments Off on 2CV Tours Paris
Looking for 2CV Tours Paris And Surrounds?
Photo via Viator.com
So you’ve seen 2CV Tours Paris – but you have NO idea what “2CV” means, right?
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09/12/23 by Paris-Travel | Blog, Jazz, Music | Comments Off on Paris Jazz Club
Looking for Paris Jazz Clubs?
I’ve heard of one in the 11th arrondissement, and will check it out on my next visit:
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08/24/23 by Paris-Travel | 2024, Blog, Calendar, Website | Comments Off on 2024 Paris Calendars A4 and A5
2024 Paris Calendars A4 and A5
Are you looking for a 2024 Calendar to go with your love of Paris, or to give as gifts to friends and family who love Paris?
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08/23/23 by Paris-Travel | Barber, Blog, Nail salon, Paris France, Paris Shopping, Q and A, Shopping | Comments Off on Where can I find a Barber Shop in Paris?
Wondering where to find a Barber Shop in Paris?
Your search to find a barber shop in Paris is over! This one has 3 barber shops, view locations on the map above.
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08/17/23 by Paris-Travel | 75011, A Day in Paris, Blog, Website | Comments Off on Sausage Rolls and Pork Pies in Paris
Looking for Sausage Rolls and Pork Pies in Paris?
Be still my beating heart!
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07/27/22 by Paris-Travel | 2023, Blog, Calendar, Website | Comments Off on Paris Calendar 2023
Looking for a cool end-of-year Paris Calendar for Quarter 4 of 2023?
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08/24/21 by Paris-Travel | Blog, Texting in French, Website | Comments Off on How to SMS in French – how to use textos with your French friends
Wondering how to SMS in French?
Here are some simple tips for how to use textos with your French friends – how to SMS in French.
Some of these are slang, so be warned.
I got some of these from my friend Frederic in Paris from our recent emails :-)
Typing “Hello”
- slt (salut),
- bjr (bonjour)
Tyimg “Please”
- stp (s’il te plaît),
- svp (s’il vous plaît)
Typing “That’s to say …”
Typing “Later” / “See you later”
Typing “Why”
Typing “Where are you?”
Typing “I love you”
Does this list help show you how to SMS in French?
Or do you have other examples you’d like to share?
Great! Please do let me know :-)
And don’t forget – please do let me know if you have any other questions or feel like a chat.
Please do :
Enjoy your armchair travel in Paris via my website, or if you’re planning your trip or are already there — have a fabulous time!
I love Paris! XOXOX
Teena Hughes in Australia
08/18/21 by Paris-Travel | Blog, French Phrases Menu, French translation, Speak French | Comments Off on What are some common French acronyms?
“Teena, what are some common French acronyms?”
Excellent question, George! Thank you for writing to me :-)
Here are the ones I’m familiar with and even though I haven’t needed to use the other common acronyms, I thought they might be helpful when reading books or websites:
- BCBG bon chic bon genre = Preppy
- BD Bande Dessinée = comics/comic book
- BP boîte postale = post office box (P.O. Box)
- CB carte bleue, carte bancaire = credit/ debit card
- CIE compagnie = company (Co.)
- CV curriculum vitae = résumé
- DAB distributeur automatique de billets = ATM (automated teller machine)
- ÉU États-Unis = United States (U.S.)
- Go giga octet = GB (gigabyte)
- h Heure = o’clock
- HT hors taxe = subtotal excluding tax/ tax not included
- Mo mega octet = MB (megabyte)
- ONG organisation non gouvernementale = NGO (non-government organization)
- ONU Organisation des Nations unies = UN (United Nations)
- OVNI Objet volant non identifié = UFO (unidentified flying object)
- PDG président-directeur général = CEO (chief executive officer)
- PIB produit intérieur brut = GDP (gross domestic product)
- PME Petite ou Moyenne Entreprise = Small or Medium sized Enterprise (SME)
- RATP Régie autonome des transports parisiens = Paris public transportation authority (métro and bus)
- rdc rez-de-chaussée = ground floor/1st floor
- RER Réseau express régional = high speed train service between Paris and the suburbs
- RF la République française = The French Republic
- rdv rendez-vous = date, meeting
- SA société anonyme = Joint-stock company; similar to Inc. (incorporated)
- SAMU secours d’aide médicale d’urgence = ambulance
- SARL société à responsabilité limitée = Ltd (limited liability company)
- SIDA syndrome immunodéficitaire acquis = AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)
- SVP s’il vous plaît = Please
Do you have any French acronyms you’d like to share?
Post in the Comments below, thanks for sharing :-)
Has this list of common French acronyms helped?
Please do let me know if you have any questions or feel like a chat.
Please do :
Enjoy your armchair travel in Paris via my website, or if you’re planning your trip or are already there — have a fabulous time!
I love Paris! XOXOX
Teena Hughes in Australia
02/06/21 by Paris-Travel | Blog, Plus Size, Plus Size Paris, Website | Comments Off on Plus size clothing rental in Paris
Searching for Plus Size Clothing Rental?
Are you heading to Paris for a special occasion but don’t have the budget to buy something fabulous and fashionable to wear on your special day?
Don’t despair!
I can’t guarantee you’ll find clothing to fit, but I can offer some suggestions:
- rent something before you leave home and head to Paris; depending on the length of your stay, this might be a cost-effective solution if you’re only going for a few days
- check out the Plus Size stores in Paris – ONLINE – and look for the “sales” (called “SOLDES” in French); you may find something suitable so contact the store via email or social, and start a conversation. You’ll be able to book and pay online – but I’d rather pay a small deposit until I could try something on in my hotel room or their store in Paris. Sign up for the Newsletters for each site so you’ll know when the Sales are on.
More suggestions and articles about clothing rental in Paris:
It might be hard to believe but there ARE a couple of places in the City of Love and Light where you can rent clothing and accessories
At this time I do not know whether they have any Plus Size, but it’s worth a visit or a phone call while you’re in Paris.
BEAUROW
- Starting at €50 for 2 days, dry-cleaning and delivery included.
- 101 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris
- Beaurow.com
Do you know of any Plus size clothing rental in Paris?
I’d love to hear from you – I’ll add new locations to this list, to help everyone. How can you help?
Enjoy your armchair travel in Paris via my website, or if you’re planning your trip or are already there — have a fabulous time!
I love Paris! J’adore Paris ! XOXOX
Teena Hughes in Australia
09/27/20 by Paris-Travel | Blog, Website | Comments Off on COVID-19 in Paris September 2020
Before travelling to Paris, it is essential to find out all you can about the rules and regulations:
- from your own country and whether or not travel is possible
- from the French Government
- as to whether they are allowing tourists to enter the country
- as to the rules regarding wearing facemasks out in public
- regarding whether eateries are open for customers in cafes, restaurants etc
- regarding all other activities outside the home or other accommodation.
In regard to masks, this image from the French Government website shows the level of protection from “none” (on the left), to “better” on the right.
The title in red translates to:
Let’s protect ourselves, let’s all wear masks
For more information about dealing with COVID-19 and Restrictions, please visit the Government website:
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