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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,...

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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...

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Visiting 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...

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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...

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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,...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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Wedding

In early 2002, we met at Bombay and after six months of planning via phone and email, got married to her in Calcutta before traveling across India with visa applications leading...

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Cameras,Rolls,Photos and Albums

A blogger shares personal experiences with various cameras and photo-sharing platforms, emphasizing their appreciation of photography despite not using these services themselves. They also mention...