Love or hate the actual series, there is little argument that it offered escape and soulagement (relief) for many Francophiles who were not able to travel. It didn’t take long for Emily in Paris to become one of the...
Paris in February: Things to Do, Events, Weather and What to Pack!
How would you like to spend Valentine’s Day in one of the most romantic cities in the world? Visit Paris in February, and fall in love with its unique charms—some of which you can only experience in this particular...
Paris in January: Winter is the best time to visit the City of Light
Did you know that one of the best times to visit Paris is in January? People think that the summer season is the most ideal time to go to Paris (and it does have its perks) but I would...
French Onion Soup: Paris’s Ultimate Hangover Cure and Comfort Food
I totally want to call this the “ultimate guide to French Onion soup,” but it sounds a little crazy to bestow such a heavy name on such a simple soup. So, I am going to share what it is...
A Parisian Picnic: 9 Ideal Picnic Places in Paris
A Parisian picnic is the absolute best way to feel like a local. Parisians love their bistros and cafés but equally adore eating outside in their parks and by the Seine. When visiting Paris, create your very own Parisian...
Paris Profiles – 17th Arrondissement (Batignolles) with Susan of Picturesque Voyages
I strongly believe in taking small, curated tours in places I visited. And even though I have been to Paris more than 50, I still do tours, particularly with locals because there is always something to see, a corner...
Paris Profiles – 2nd Arrondissement with Andrew Prior Fabulously
I knew from the moment I saw a picture of Andrew Prior that I was going to love him. Infectious smile, a << fabulous >> attitude, and red glasses? I’m in! Andrew is extremely passionate about food (so you...
Paris Profiles – 18th Arrondissement (Montmartre) with Lily Heise
I met Lily Heise for the first time in October of 2009 when she came to a Paris blogger meet-up that I planned. So many of my favorite Parisians and Francophiles were there, I feel blessed to have met...
What to Wear in Paris: Tips for Packing for Paris in the Summer (+ Packing List!)
Paris in the summer has a bad reputation. It is – no surprises here – a very popular time to visit for foreign tourists. Meanwhile, the Parisians themselves fly away to their second homes in Provence, the beaches of...
Paris Profiles – 13th Arrondissement with Lena of Salut from Paris
So happy to bring you a new edition of Paris Profiles this time a guide to Paris’s 13th Arrondissement from new friend Lena of Salut from Paris. The 13eme is known for its Asian flair as it is home...
Paris for the Second Time – Things to do in Paris After Your First Trip
There is not enough time in a single life to explore everything that Paris has to offer. After decades of visiting the City of Light regularly, I still discover new places on top of the old favorites I never...
Passage Couvert Paris – the Secret World of Passages in Paris
The covered passages of Paris, also called Paris passages (or les passages couverts in French) are typically not something people visit their first time to Paris. They are unlikely to discover this secret world just at their fingertips unless...