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Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It’s all about togetherness and warmth without the extra stresses that can come with Christmas. My favorite part of the holiday is the day after when my family makes stacked turkey/brie/cranberry sandwiches and gathers around to hear my father read Truman Capote’s A Thanksgiving Visitor. It’s lovely, if…
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Three days in Istanbul
Istanbul is loud, colorful, spicy and disorganized–truly the opposite of Geneva. It was exactly the breath of fresh air we needed after a few weeks spent navigating the Swiss apartment rental market. The downside with having been so preoccupied with apartments is that I didn’t get a chance to research Istanbul and its history before…
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This week I am…
…waiting for internet to be installed in our apartment (it’s tough!)…so, working from a cafe. …earmarking the 20 best quotes about Paris. …missing California. How cool is this? …shocked over this airport crime story. Only at LAX. …enamored by this unique retirement story. …tickled by this ingenious machine. …celebrating two expat Thanksgivings! My recipe inspiration.
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This week I am…
…heartbroken over Paris. We are all Parisians. …missing being a dog owner. …using this genius Airbnb hack–why didn’t we think of this sooner? …eyeing this silly framed print for my dresser. …trying to put down the chocolate. …deleting a few apps off my phone–yikes. …moving into an apartment with nothing but suitcases! Our look will be flea market chic.
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Off to Istanbul…
I’ve always wanted to go to Istanbul and I’m in disbelief that this day has finally come. Istanbul is truly, geographically where East meets West. The gateway between Europe and Asia. I’m looking forward to seeing the Hagia Sophia and haggling at the bazaar. Wish me luck with buying a rug for our….drumroll, please…new apartment!…
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Les Filles Françaises v. American Girls
This is the funniest and most accurate portrayal of how French girls and American girls differ (and how we are secretly alike). I was laughing out loud. Enjoy! I like how the American character is always wearing sunglasses. I am totally guilty! I have long been obsessed with French style like many American women, but…
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This week I am…
…going to Istanbul! Ever since visiting Morocco, I’ve been craving more exotic travel. …feeling very middle class. …heeding the call of the ocean. …celebrating the 223rd birthday of Paris’ Musée du Louvre! …shopping for sweet gifts. …following one of my favorite food writer’s biggest career change. …taking a closer look at my airplane seat.
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Two days in Dublin
I love the itinerary my sister and I created for our Irish road trip–is that ok to admit? We flew into Dublin on a Thursday, hit the road for two days of the Irish countryside and then returned our car on Saturday for a weekend in Dublin. We tried to make our weekend equal parts historical…
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Press pause
Trying to find an apartment over these past few weeks has been pretty frustrating. Really frustrating. So frustrating I’ve developed a sort of tick in my left eye. It’s not very attractive. I’ve been trying to put my finger on why this apartment search is infinitely more tiring than all of the other times I’ve…
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This week I am…
…wearing a striped shirt (because I own, ummm, seven.) …incorporating homemade pumpkin puree into everything. …embracing feminism. …rereading this article. Gives “baby talk” a new meaning. …planning an escape to one of these Swiss villages. …leaving voicemails begging for an apartment! (This is why you hate the sound of your voice.) …fascinated by this underwater recycling…
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Paige Langton 