Welcome to ‘In-Seine-ly Paris’
This is a blog about Paris. That’s like saying this is a blog about love. Paris seduced me long ago and has never eased her grip. I hope this blog enchants you the way Paris enchants me.
I’ve been traveling to Paris for many years and I’m still in awe of what I am convinced is the most beautiful and intriguing city in the world. Each visit, and there have been many, brings new discoveries. There is just something unique about Paris, it’s difficult to put into words…a certain ‘Je ne sais quoi’. To really know Paris, you must unlock the essence of the city. The key is seeing Paris with the savviness of a Parisienne without dimming the wonder of a traveler. I will show you the Paris I’ve discovered serendipitously over many years and hundreds of miles walked exploring the city.
Through ‘In-Seine-ly Paris’, I hope to share with you the Paris that I love and have come to know personally. Serendipity lurks around every corner, and with me you will discover a Paris that exudes culture, art, food, and life itself.
I hope you return to these pages often and that we get to know each other.
À bientôt (see you soon),
Tadji
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