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The Earful Tower: Paris

The Earful Tower: Figuring out France with guests who know best. 

Mar 18, 2024

Is Paris a safe city? The truth is, it's probably about as safe as any other big city. 

In other words, you need to be smart when you're here.

And this week on the podcast, American content creator in Paris Amanda Rollins shares her tips and tricks for being street smart in the City of Light. 

Amanda has made a name for...


Mar 11, 2024

If the words "French Revolution" seem daunting to you, then you're not alone.

It would take a whole series of podcast episodes to truly understand it all - and luckily for us - podcaster Mike Duncan has done exactly that. His Revolutions Podcast is world renowned.

In this episode of The Earful Tower, he breaks down...


Mar 4, 2024

Lina and I discuss how circumstance has led to us raising our nearly three-year-old son in French, Swedish, and English. 

This episode was brought to you by Cook'n With Class, click here to book a class with them. I did the sauce-making class and LOVED it.

Their English-speaking cooking classes are a delightful blend of...


Feb 26, 2024

Buying property in Paris (and France, in general) isn't easy. 

Aside from the dreaded French admin, there is a whole world of traps and tricks to consider. Omissions in the property listing, negotiating prices, and why you shouldn't share a notary with the seller....

This week, lawyer and buyer's agent Christine...


Feb 19, 2024

There's a lot of talk right now about the iconic booksellers by the Seine, aka the bouquinistes

In recent months, the Paris Town Hall officials threatened to remove the stalls to make way for the Olympic Games, but President Macron overturned the decision this week.

The book stalls are here to stay. 

I figured many...