Homesickness hits me without warning. We are walking along Rue de l’ Assomption in Paris, on our way back to the Maison d’Accueil de l’Assomption where we’ll be staying for the next three days. Already it is seven in the evening, yet it is as bright as 10AM. The thought of going back to an […]
The gifted cinematographer and my friend Lee Briones Meilly first spotted this spray-painted piece of street art while we were walking around the 5th arrondissement of Paris. The pink image tickled our imagination. Was someone killed on this spot? Who is Anna Cappelli? Was she a murderer? Later, I found out that Anna Cappelli […]
💡 Editor’s Note: I originally wrote this review of Maison d’Accueil de l’Assomption, a budget accommodation in Paris, back in 2014. While the warm hospitality and peaceful vibe remain the same, I’ve fully updated this post with current 2026 rates, new booking instructions, and practical travel details below. If you’re looking for budget accommodation in Paris, […]
#1 | Italian The first thing we eat is Italian food. Fancy that! First lunch in Paris and here we are, going over an Italian menu written in French. How did Ernestine and I end up in an Italian restaurant anyway? I feel a little guilty for being too lazy to explore the […]
