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The 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 Zerkel
Jun 26, 20212 min read
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Name 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 Zerkel
Jun 18, 20214 min read
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Paris: Do This, Not That
Now 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 Zerkel
May 28, 20213 min read
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Piscine vs Plage
Because of course the French have specific rules about where you swim One of my earliest French-learning memories is associated with the...
Kimberly Zerkel
May 15, 20214 min read
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I’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 Zerkel
Apr 18, 20214 min read
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Tales of a Confined Expat Biking Enthusiast
How 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 Zerkel
Apr 9, 20216 min read
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Confinement Confusion
Third 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 Zerkel
Mar 27, 20214 min read
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Your Love Is Killing Me
How romance almost destroyed Paris. I get it. Truly. I can huff and puff and complain about the world’s obsession with Paris (at least...
Kimberly Zerkel
Feb 10, 20213 min read
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