Moving to Apartment
Moving into our new place amidst chaos: hotel mix-up leads to extended stay; HR battles ensue but end in compromise as we settle boxes and essentials over the weekend. IKEA trip adds final touches,...
Posts by Santanu
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Signing the Lease
Struggling through French bureaucracy and financial hiccups for flat leasing; temporary hotel stay extended until month-end payday, culminating with keys after Crédit Lyonnais cheque acquisition—a...
Visting top sights
Embarked on a Parisian adventure, exploring St. Chappell's stained glass and Arc de Triomphe steps for an unforgettable view—a guidebook in hand! Discovering the city’s landmarks was magical as dawn...
Tour Effiel
Explored Paris’ Eiffel Tower with a Japanese tourist amidst chilly weather, avoiding souvenir shops selling cheap trinkets from India's subcontinent due to the cold and windy conditions. More...
Finding Apartment
Exploring Paris: Relocation leads us through arrondissements in search of an affordable roof amidst cultural shocks. Skepticism meets reluctant agreement as we navigate the city's charms and quirks,...
OMI and Prefecture
Experienced jetlag, then smoothly navigated OMI's mandatory health checks before starting work in strict French-only France. Surprise found at the efficient Metro commute despite language barriers.
Moved to Paris
Moved from Bay Area to Paris; experienced a multi-city flight journey with stops in London & Heathrow before reaching CDG airport via taxi amidst cold weather, settling into an unassuming Courbevoie...
Shan & Pam-The Perfect Wedding
A blog post recounts the wedding journey of Shan and Pam from India to California amidst personal tragedy and cultural celebrations. The couple faced challenges but found solace in each other's...
Summer 2002
Summer of 2002 was marked by extensive travel, including a four-day trip to Utah's national parks with Atul and Tanujoy in July. The journey involved visiting Yosemite for hiking and climbing...