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Best things to do this Fall in New York // Un Automne à Manhattan

October 14, 2014

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Dire au revoir n’est jamais chose facile. L’été est passé tellement vite que je me demande si je l’ai seulement rêvé. Néanmoins, je me sens tout à fait prête à tourner la page estivale pour ouvrir la porte à l’automne. Un changement de saison tout en douceur, et je suis heureuse de passer à nouveau un automne à New York. Je vous explique pourquoi.

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It’s never easy to say goodbye. Summer has passed so fast, I wonder if I only dreamt about it. But as we turn yet another season’s page, it is a great pleasure to open the door to Fall. Here is a list of what I am looking forward to this Autumn in New York.

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Instagram & Other Stories: September 2014, NYC & South of France

September 30, 2014

Septembre a été principalement placé sous le signe des vacances. Certes, elles n’ont duré que 10 jours (les joies des vacances à l’américaine), mais elles ont été relaxantes, voir même dépaysantes puisque j’ai retrouvé la Côte d’Azur. Saint-Tropez, Monaco, Cannes, le Lac de Sainte-Croix, le Verdon… Tant de lieux que j’adore et je vous rédigerai prochainement un petit article. Il y a eu batailles de croissants autour de la piscine le matin et dégustations de Tropézienne l’après-midi, sans compter les petits verres de Rosé, Pastis et Champagne le soir. Dix jours absolument parfaits!

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September was synonym of vacation time for me. Even though it’s only 10 days in the US (in France, you get at least 5 weeks of paid time-off), I enjoyed joyfully this holiday by going back to the South of France. Saint-Tropez, Monaco, Cannes, les Gorges du Verdon, I will show you around through an article in the near future. There were croissant battles by the pool in the morning, Tropézienne eating in the afternoon (the specialty cake from Saint Tropez), as well as a lot of French food and Rosé wine that I love. Do I need to say more?

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Instagram & Other Stories: August 2014, NYC & Miami Beach

September 1, 2014

Ca y est, c’est fini! Hier a eu lieu le Labor Day (fête du travail américaine), jour qui signe officiellement la fin de l’été. Un peu trop tôt à mon goût, surtout par ce temps caniculaire à New York, j’ai bien l’intention de profiter de l’été encore un peu. Même si Septembre sonne l’heure de la rentrée, ce sera pour moi un départ en vacances. Dix vrais jours, sans travail ni de comptes à rendre à personne, à se prélasser à la plage et à visiter des petits villages.

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Goodbye Summer is what everyone seems eager to say now that Labor Day has passed. Looking back, August has been a very busy month in the city. Though I started it on a vacation note enjoying South Beach Miami for my birthday trip. Right off the plane to New York City, I began the stressful journey of moving in to a new apartment. Not only is there the actual moving, which in itself is a stressful ordeal, but there is also the task of setting up things like utilities and home warranty (First American is the place to go for if you need home warranty) and everything like that. Nevertheless, I’ve done it! Still a Upper West Sider, I am now closer to Central Park and I really enjoy my new neighborhood. I had been thinking about moving into a new apartment for a while, but I decided now was the time after I saw how happy my friend was when she moved into Admirals Cove in Alameda recently. Inspired by her, I took the leap. Though the apartment is not as nice as hers, I am in love with my new home and can see myself living here for a while. Sadly we had to say goodbye to Robin Williams this year, but NYC summer has been kind enough to let New Yorkers enjoy plenty of movies in the park (and in my new neighbor’s backyard). August was a good month, busy but good and I am going to miss not having my breakfast outside once Fall has arrived.

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New York from Above / Top of the Rockefeller

August 26, 2014

À arpenter les rues de New York tous les jours, la grandeur de la ville est indéniablement frappante. Belle vue d’en bas, magnifique vue de face, Manhattan est encore plus incroyablement somptueuse vue d’en haut. Il existe d’innombrables points de vue depuis les rooftops de la ville pour admirer New York vue d’en haut ; néanmoins l’un de mes préférés reste le Top of the Rock depuis le Rockefeller Center. Un brin d’excitation me gagne lors de chaque visite dont je profite avec les amis et la famille découvrant cette île que j’appelle affectueusement et depuis près de 4 ans maintenant : “Home”.

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Roaming and running around the streets of New York everyday, you definitely know how big the city is. Pretty from the bottom, gorgeous from the front, Manhattan is even incredibly more stunning from the top. There are plenty of rooftops in the city to get an amazing view. However, I have to say that the “Top of the Rock” of the Rockefeller Center is one of my favorites and it is always a pleasure to pop in (or in this case pop up) each time friends and family want to see the city from above. I don’t really have much more to say other than with New York, pictures usually speak louder than words. Enjoy.

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Instagram & Other Stories: July 2014

August 1, 2014

Au revoir Juillet. Encore un mois d’été bien vite écoulé à New York City dont vous avez pu avoir un aperçu sur mon compte Instagram. En regardant les évènements passés, je me rends compte de toutes les choses accomplies, tous les restaurants où je me suis attablée et tous les endroits visités à New York et aux alentours. (Vous remarquerez que je ne fais même pas allusion au shopping!)

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Bu-Bye July. All month long, I shared my stories on Instagram in New York City and other US cities. This month went so fast, I am amazed by how much things I have accomplished, how many restaurants I have eaten at, and how many places I have visited. (Notice how I don’t even mention shopping?).

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