Kimberly ZerkelJun 26, 20212 minThe Hottest Time in Paris The best time to go if you can stand the heat I’ve no clue what the rest of this summer has in store for those wishing to travel between...
Kimberly ZerkelJun 18, 20214 minName That Party! Certain celebratory names show that the French aren't messing around The French, like most everyone, love an excuse to gather together...
Kimberly ZerkelMay 28, 20213 minParis: Do This, Not ThatNow that we can maybe go back, it’s time to experience the city like a local Maybe it’s your first time to the City of Lights but you...
Kimberly ZerkelMay 15, 20214 minPiscine vs PlageBecause of course the French have specific rules about where you swim One of my earliest French-learning memories is associated with the...
Kimberly ZerkelApr 18, 20214 minI’m Finally Watching Call My Agent!And I wish the writers of Emily in Paris would do the same If there are any spoiler alerts, please know that they only go as far as...
Kimberly ZerkelApr 9, 20216 minTales of a Confined Expat Biking EnthusiastHow this bike-loving American in Paris adapted to a year of stay-at-home orders The French Collective speaks with Carly N., an American...
Kimberly ZerkelMar 27, 20214 minConfinement ConfusionThird time is not a charm when it comes to the latest French lockdown Le confinement. That’s French for lockdown, or sheltering-in-place,...
Kimberly ZerkelFeb 10, 20213 minYour Love Is Killing MeHow romance almost destroyed Paris. I get it. Truly. I can huff and puff and complain about the world’s obsession with Paris (at least...