Paris has an amazing number of “temporary” fairs and markets. The first that come to my mind are the open air food markets that set up one or two days each week in designated spots. One we go to is called “Popincourt” and it’s Tuesdays and Fridays on Boulevard Richard Lenoir. You will find stands […]

Drum roll….. the manuscript is officially on its way to a potential agent! I made final edits, added a prologue, and sent it off with all fingers and toes crossed. In an attempt to continue to build “buzz” for the book, I will continue to “tweet” regularly (my handle is martyalmquist) and will also continue […]

Different cities seem to have different “street foods” and one of the best street foods in Paris is crepes. There are tons of creperie restaurants, but what I really love is the crepe stands. The French don’t seem to snack much (which may be one reason they stay slim!) but one thing you will see […]

Want to find free concerts in Paris? Want to see if your favorite Alfred Hitchcock movie is showing? You have to go to your nearest newsstand and ask for a “Pariscope, s’il vous plait.” It will cost you 40 “cents” and it should be your go-to source for finding out what’s happening. It comes out […]