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...
What to Wear in Paris: Tips for Packing for Paris in the Spring (+ Packing List!)
I love Paris in the springtime…April in Paris, flowers in blossoms… Great singers have said it all before, and spring can indeed be an enchanting time to visit the City of Lights. Between the parks in full bloom (don’t...
Paris – City of Romance
If you were to quiz most people around that world about what they think the most romantic city in the world is, chances are pretty high that Paris would be on top of the list. After all, think about...
What to Wear in Paris: Tips for Packing for Paris in the Winter (+ Packing List!)
The holidays in Paris are magical, but it shouldn’t be the only time you visit Paris in the winter. Once the New Year is over, hotels and flight prices fall. Without the crowds, you can enjoy some of...
Paris Arrondissement Guide
I often get asked: “where is the best place to stay in Paris?”. Unfortunately, there is no right answer to that. Or rather, there are many different options depending on what tickles your fancy. Like many capital cities, Paris...