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Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIf you ever find yourself lucky enough to have the opportunity to go shopping in Paris, make sure you opt for boutiques rather than the ever-so-boring mall or department store. Though the Galeries Lafayette are housed in stunning 19th century buildings, one which features a remarkable steel and glass dome ceiling, it is still inevitably just an over-crowded and overly complicated department store....Continue Reading
If you ever find yourself lucky enough to have the opportunity to go shopping in Paris, make sure you opt for boutiques rather than the ever-so-boring mall or department store. Though the Galeries Lafayette are housed in stunning 19th century buildings, one which features a remarkable steel and glass dome ceiling, it is still inevitably just an over-crowded and overly complicated department store....
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basPlanning a trip to New York, but not sure what to do while you are there-- or even where to begin? With so much to do and see, it can be overwhelming. We have narrowed it down for you to some of our Big Apple favourites:
The Shopping
You can’t see New York without doing a little shopping – there really is something for everyone.
For the Recessionista:
Prepare to fight the crowds and score some...Continue Reading
Planning a trip to New York, but not sure what to do while you are there-- or even where to begin? With so much to do and see, it can be overwhelming. We have narrowed it down for you to some of our Big Apple favourites:The Shopping
You can’t see New York without doing a little shopping – there really is something for everyone.
For the Recessionista:
Prepare to fight the crowds and score some...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basLate August is all about enjoying the last lazy days of summer. Brunching on the terrace, late afternoon sunbathing in the park, and one last quick getaway is the perfect antidote to the reality of cooler days and longer nights.
The embattled economy works in our favor, at least. Airlines and hotels are slashing rates to rock bottom levels, so if you have the cash to spare now is the...Continue Reading
Late August is all about enjoying the last lazy days of summer. Brunching on the terrace, late afternoon sunbathing in the park, and one last quick getaway is the perfect antidote to the reality of cooler days and longer nights.The embattled economy works in our favor, at least. Airlines and hotels are slashing rates to rock bottom levels, so if you have the cash to spare now is the...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThe average night in Paris isn’t something that is easily described, nor is it difficult to imagine. No matter where you are in Paris, you are surrounded by history – monuments, buildings, streets where Audrey Hepburn once roamed, streets where Napoleon marched his soldiers. The mere activity of just walking, riding a bike or hailing a cab to ones destination is magical all in itself.
The average night in Paris isn’t something that is easily described, nor is it difficult to imagine. No matter where you are in Paris, you are surrounded by history – monuments, buildings, streets where Audrey Hepburn once roamed, streets where Napoleon marched his soldiers. The mere activity of just walking, riding a bike or hailing a cab to ones destination is magical all in itself.
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basFresh air, great exercise and a shared hobby. Getting out into nature for hiking, tubing, and camping is simply part of my summer musts. And I'm not alone: our resident ChickAdvisor outdoors enthusiast Spotty, was only too excited to help me compile a list of amazing outdoor adventure spots guaranteed to impress.
But where to start? True wilderness lovers ask only for an open trail and a...Continue Reading
Fresh air, great exercise and a shared hobby. Getting out into nature for hiking, tubing, and camping is simply part of my summer musts. And I'm not alone: our resident ChickAdvisor outdoors enthusiast Spotty, was only too excited to help me compile a list of amazing outdoor adventure spots guaranteed to impress.But where to start? True wilderness lovers ask only for an open trail and a...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSpotting true Parisians solely by judging the clothing on their backs and the shoes on their feet is like playing the easiest game of ‘Where’s Waldo’, in which Waldo is standing dead center in an empty park wearing Hermes. Not to say that all Parisians wear Hermes.
However, the key to successfully spotting a ‘Sophie’ on the streets of Paris is this: faux pas. Though the term is of French...Continue Reading
Spotting true Parisians solely by judging the clothing on their backs and the shoes on their feet is like playing the easiest game of ‘Where’s Waldo’, in which Waldo is standing dead center in an empty park wearing Hermes. Not to say that all Parisians wear Hermes. However, the key to successfully spotting a ‘Sophie’ on the streets of Paris is this: faux pas. Though the term is of French...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSophie
-noun
1. The French version of Sophia.
2. A thin beautiful woman mostly found smoking and avoiding food at all costs.
3. The stereotypical Parisian woman.
Before arriving in Paris, one can nearly guarantee that a rendezvous with one of many Sophies is inevitable. What one doesn’t expect is to come across enough Sophies to fill the date book of any attractive and eligible man for at least a...Continue Reading
Sophie-noun
1. The French version of Sophia.
2. A thin beautiful woman mostly found smoking and avoiding food at all costs.
3. The stereotypical Parisian woman.
Before arriving in Paris, one can nearly guarantee that a rendezvous with one of many Sophies is inevitable. What one doesn’t expect is to come across enough Sophies to fill the date book of any attractive and eligible man for at least a...
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Let's take a mental inventory of our vices, shall we?
Smoking - out
Excessive Drinking - out
Budget-busting Handbag Splurges - on hold... at least for the time being
Finding the best velvety-smooth latté in town - a personal quest and non-negotiable
It's not a vice: it's a necessity, we at ChickAdvisor HQ firmly believe. And in the interests of making your search just a little...
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Tuesday July 7, 2009
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Every month at ChickAdvisor H.Q we learn about the latest cool new products and services hitting the marketplace. It isn't always possible to review them all, but we're going to feature as many as we can here on the blog under "What's New" that we think you might be of interest.My Tagalongs - Summer Getaway Essentials
Not-Your-Bags Tags, $10These tags come in a pack of 4 - all different...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus bas"Think about it, babe," he pleads. "You, me... in the middle of nowhere with just a tent and a Coleman stove?"
Unfortunately for him, you're more of an indoor gal. Summer camp as a 10-year-old was fun, but the thought of rewarmed baked beans, a lumpy sleeping bag, and a dive in the lake as a shower substitute is just not your thing. Let's not even talk about the, um, call of nature.
Or maybe...Continue Reading
"Think about it, babe," he pleads. "You, me... in the middle of nowhere with just a tent and a Coleman stove?"Unfortunately for him, you're more of an indoor gal. Summer camp as a 10-year-old was fun, but the thought of rewarmed baked beans, a lumpy sleeping bag, and a dive in the lake as a shower substitute is just not your thing. Let's not even talk about the, um, call of nature.
Or maybe...
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