Anyone else still looking for time to read more bo

Anyone else still looking for time to read more books? You’d think with all the time we’ve spent at home over the last year that I would have made a dent in my reading list, but well… 👩🏻‍💻👩🏻‍💻👩🏻‍💻

I’ve been working like crazy for the last year or so in the hopes of being able to take a real vacation this summer. One that involves a beach, sunscreen, and a stack of books that I’d actually have time to read. 📚

#madridsecreto #visitmadrid #timeoutmadrid #cornersofmyworld #mydomainetravels #prettylittletrips #tlpicks #voyaged #wheretofindme #thehappynow #hellofrom

Should we take a little trip on here for the next

Should we take a little trip on here for the next few days? I recently made a brief escape to Madrid (yes, it’s possible to travel these days and not post anything about it!) and while I didn’t spend my whole trip snapping away as I was there for a friend’s wedding, I do have a few photos I’d like to share, like of this gorgeous brunch location right near Retiro @elperroylagalletaretiro 🐶🐔
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#glitteringmadrid #madrid #elperroylagalleta #visitmadrid #madridsecreto #timeoutmadrid #cornersofmyworld #mydomainetravels #prettylittletrips #tlpicks #voyaged #wheretofindme #thehappynow #hellofrom

What could possibly be making me smile about filin

What could possibly be making me smile about filing my taxes? Finally getting tax compliant 💛 AD

If you’re like me and taxes stress you out to the point of avoidance, @myexpattaxes can help. It’s embarrassing to admit, but doing my taxes has given me so much anxiety in the past that I fell behind. Like, several years behind. 🙈

Thankfully, @myexpattaxes reached out and offered to let me test their streamlining procedure package, which is allowing me to get caught up as well as declare for 2020 (the deadline is Tuesday 15 June, guys!). They made everything super easy, and I’ve explained it all in a new blog post- head to my Stories or click the link in bio.

Plus, for anyone who’s still needing to do theirs, you can use code THEGU to get 10% off any of their packages!

📸@leahtravels #myexpattaxes #glitteringparis #taxcompliant #americanexpat #taxseason #lenemours #parisjetaime

Streets of Saint Germain ✨ do you have a favorit

Streets of Saint Germain ✨ do you have a favorite arrondissement in Paris?
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#glitteringparis #saintgermaindespres #parisianstreets #streetview #parisjetaime #seemyparis

Today indoor dining and gyms, among other things (

Today indoor dining and gyms, among other things (but for me, these are what count 😅) have reopened in France. It’s crazy to think that this was the last time I really stepped foot inside a Parisian restaurant, and it was only because the owner invited us to come inside and take photos! Of course, now the weather is summery and perfect, so most of us still probably prefer sitting on a terrasse, but it’s a big milestone towards getting back to normal here. How are things where you are? Open or not yet? ✨
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📸@dianaperillachica #glitteringparis #parisienne #frenchvibes #parisjetaime #seemyparis #theparisguide

If you can’t be with the one you love, love the

If you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with... cameras, that is 📸 not really a fan of shooting sunsets on my iPhone but there was no way I couldn’t snap last night’s beauty ✨
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#glitteringparis #parisjetaime #sunsetchaser #lemarais #parisphotographer #parismonamour

Bears and brunch (and my b*tches)(don’t @ me I d

Bears and brunch (and my b*tches)(don’t @ me I didn’t name the Whatsapp group) 😜
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It’s really the people that make a place, aside from food or drinks that you enjoy, don’t you think? Returning to my favorite bars and restaurants has meant seeing faces I haven’t laid eyes upon since October (at least!!), and watching the joy light up those who were partially reopened finally getting to drag their terrasses out of hibernation. things definitely aren’t back to normal yet, but there’s a palpable joy to every day life that has returned, and it’s certainly something to be celebrated.
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Photos from brunch at @treizebakeryparis #glitteringparis #treizeaujardin #terrasseseason #parisjetaime #theparisguide #parisrestaurant #lesnounoursdesgobelins

One final swishy trench wisteria photo to close ou

One final swishy trench wisteria photo to close out the season before the return to the city’s terrasses and more summery activities (if it ever stops raining) 💜
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📸 @sophieannenadeau #glitteringparis #wisteriahysteria #springinparis #terrasseseason #parisjetaime #parisienne #frenchvibes

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