Tag: Paris
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Inside Maison de Balzac in Paris
A testament to the enduring legacy of Honoré de Balzac and his profound impact on literature and culture, Maison de Balzac should feature on the bucket list of everyone interested in Literature.
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A Mumbaikar in Paris
An essential way to explore the city and its surrounding region, the Paris metros and RER trains can pose a challenge for the uninitiated. The key to successfully navigating this network is preparation…and a high degree of agility!
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Exploring Musée Bourdelle in Paris
A hidden gem, Musée Bourdelle takes visitors on a journey through the life and work of Antoine Bourdelle. The sculptor’s work is often overshadowed by his contemporary Auguste Rodin,
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Bibliothèque: Infinite Worlds, One Roof
Portals to a world of magic, knowledge, and imagination, libraries are so much more than mere repositories of books. Magical islands in the bustling urban life of the 21st century, they hold the power to transcend time and space, offering an escape to a world of learning and enchantment.
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A 19th century dining experience in France
Traditional French eateries that originated in the late 19th century, bouillons are known for serving affordable, hearty meals in a casual and convivial atmosphere. Some of my most memorable meals were at a bouillon.
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A year in Grenoble…
Looking back at a year in Grenoble, the myriad good (and bad) experiences, and the many lessons I’ve learnt…
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A Parisian Workation
Close to burning out (from work, and the soaring temperatures), we took a month-long workation in Paris this summer. An excellent decision. Paris allowed us to achieve the right work-life balance, and brought back our mojo.
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(Re)Discovering Paris
Heading back from Bangalore to Grenoble, we decided to spend a few weeks in Paris to explore, meet people and understand the French Tech ecosystem. Living in Paris like a local (well, almost), taking public transport to co-working places & meetings, and dealing with Parisians outside the tourist track opened…
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Paris during a grève
There can be nothing more frustrating than a strike in the country when you’re travelling. Especially a strike that lasts for days and weeks at end. In a city, where everyone relies on public transport, an unending strike of the RATP, which manages the bus and metro network, is a…
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Traveling in France during a nation wide strike of the SNCF
When we planned our trip to France, I had images of speeding across the French countryside in comfortably seated in a TGV towards my beloved Grenoble. Little did I know that a grève nationale was going to interfere with my grand plans. A nation wide strike of the SNCF was…
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