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Kira F.

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Dealing with Dietary Restrictions in Paris

By Kira F.

First, let me apologize for the lack of interesting blog posts. As the year draws to a close, I have been thinking of logistical topics that I wished someone had... keep reading

Sick Nasty!

By Kira F.

Disclaimer: this post is more geared towards those who are looking for advice for their own Gap Year in Paris, but feel free to read anyway! There are fewer things... keep reading

Call me Princess Kira

By Kira F.

I love Paris, but I have decided to move. I’ll be packing my things this week and heading to my new home: Le château de Versailles. It's fitting for me... keep reading

Welcome, Moses!!!

By Kira F.

IT’S A BOY! On February 8, 2016 the CIEE Gap Year¨Program welcomed their new little miracle: Moses Milchberg. He weighed over 100 lbs and measured at a whopping six feet... keep reading

Le Brunch du Dimanche

By Kira F.

The French have mastered the art of “Sunday Brunch”. You can feel your life improving with every bite of fresh airy croissant and each sip of café au lait or... keep reading

Crêpes? Fancy Pancakes?

By Kira F.

Happy National Crêpe Day! It is an incredibly simple dish: some flour, eggs, milk, butter and you are set. Every French person and their mother gets together and celebrates this... keep reading

5 Cities, 8 Days

By Kira F.

I’m pooped. I am achy and exhausted and my reflection actually scared me this morning because the circles under my eyes are so purple I thought I had paint streaked... keep reading

New Year, Still Me

By Kira F.

Sometimes I wear fake bangs. I got them as a birthday present years ago, but have never dared wear them out of my house. Every so often I like to... keep reading

Foie Gras

By Kira F.

Foie Gras. It's controversial. It looks gross. It's delicious. This weekend I did the Frenchest thing I have done to date and I learned how to make it! I gathered... keep reading

SNOW MY GOD!!!

By Kira F.

When I say that this past weekend was life changing, I mean it. I, the girl from Georgia, got to experience real fluffy/pure/fresh/freezing snow. As stupid as this sounds, my... keep reading