Hello friends! This post originated as an email that I’ve sent to many people going to Paris for the first time, so instead of having to email this list out, I’m putting it here for posterity. Bear in mind that these recommendations are based on my own experiences in Paris and my preferences as a woman who often travels to Paris alone, and on occasion, … Continue reading Paris Visitor’s Guide (Updated for 2025)
What kind of Francophile would I be if I didn’t talk about Emily in Paris? Even with all the over-the-top cliches, the unrealistic chambre de bonne, and the garish fashion choices (sorry, Patricia Field), I found Emily in Paris to be the perfect anecdote to an otherwise dreary and depressing lockdown period. You just have to be willing to suspend your disbelief, especially if you … Continue reading netflix et chill: emily in paris
Lindsey Tramuta is a Paris-based writer who wrote a fantastic book called The New Paris. I picked up the book almost as soon as it came out – it’s beautifully shot and well written, and talks about the developments in the food, drink, and shopping industries in Paris that go beyond Laduree macarons and dinner at Tour d’Argent (both amazing options, but they’ve been around … Continue reading Podcast: The New Paris
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