Welcome to Paris an unofficial guide by Malcom
Discover Paris's housing market with our guide on securing the perfect flat – avoid common pitfalls and find your dream home efficiently by following these expert tips for renters in France,...
Blog Posts
We have been writing since early 2000, around travel, food , running and anything. In total we have written 424posts. Hope you enjoy them. Subscribe to the RSS feedto stay updated.
Picnic with Ritu
Experienced meeting Ritu and other expats in Paris through her picnic, discovering the charming Parc-des-Buttes-Chaumont park amidst new friendships.
Visit to Ram Krishna Mission
Discover Paris's Ramkrishna Mission: a large Vedantic center where expats find community and peace, especially during the birth anniversary of its founder. A unique meeting place for like-minded...
Terry and Greg in Paris
Terry and friends from Palo Alto visited Paris for two evenings of dining out; Terry got a haircut, ending his trip on an exciting note! Farewells are in order as they return home—keeping fingers...
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,...
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...