Why I Made the Paris in my Pocket Guide (and what’s inside)
I started exploring Paris obsessively in 2017 when I moved back, and eventually people started asking me about all the little discoveries I made and briefly showcased in my vlog. The result was a comprehensive guide to the city.
Paris’ Best Coffee Shops
With all these new specialty coffee shops and roasters popping up all around Paris, it can be a challenge to keep up. To make it easier to decide which coffee shops are actually worth visiting, check out this guide to Paris’ Best Coffee Shops!
A Perfectly Parisian Afternoon
Experience a day in Paris like a local with this mini itinerary, packed with off-the-beaten-path suggestions. Discover some gems such as local print and ice cream shops, and even explore an ancient Roman amphitheater. Immerse yourself in the authentic Parisian lifestyle for a memorable day.
Six Solid Date Spots in Paris
Everything you do, while you’re in Paris with a loved one, is basically a date. However, it’s a great idea to plan a few dates along the way that will make your trip feel extra romantic and special. Read below to discover some date spots in Paris that range from wine bars to coffee experiences and even includes a delicious ice cream spot.
How to Get Around Paris
When visiting Paris for the first time, it can quickly feel overwhelming figuring out how to actually get around the city. Whether you’re staying for a day or a week, no one wants to waste time worrying about getting from destination to destination. To help make getting around as easy as possible during your stay, we’ve put together a little transportation guide.
Kate’s Perfect Paris Day Itinerary
Here’s a fun and easy itinerary to follow the next time you’re in Paris, that takes you through the 4th, 5th, and 6th arrondissements. You’ll cover a lot of ground in only a few short hours but won’t end the day feeling overly exhausted.
Don’t be THAT Tourist - How to Blend in in Paris
A lot of “bad trips” to Paris happen when people's expectations don’t align with reality, which is really unfortunate. To help prevent or alleviate the stress that you might feel when visiting Paris, Jay and I have compiled a list of tips and tricks on how to avoid being THAT tourist in Paris. The tips below are also geared to help set realistic expectations before arriving.
ChatGPT Planned My Perfect Paris Itinerary
OpenAI and their publicly available ChatGPT have been in the news a lot, and it got me wondering: what if I asked ChatGPT to plan the perfect day in Paris? What would it tell me? Would it make a list of things to see, or could it plan a full itinerary?
Paris' Sneaky Sandwich Shops - Lunch in Paris
France is famous for its baguettes, and Paris arguably has the best, but that doesn’t mean those little yeast torpedoes make the best sandwiches. In fact, much like a bowl of Captain Crunch, the average baguette when eaten as a sandwich is liable to shred the roof of your mouth. Here are five fun alternative sandwich shops that I love in Paris.
A Full Day in Montmartre
Montmartre has been done to death - and for good reason - it’s one of the best parts of Paris. Any trip to Paris is incomplete without a stroll up the hill that crowns the 18th arrondissement of Paris, and this one day itinerary will get you up and over the top in more ways than one.
Paris Specialty Coffee Roasters
Paris may be well known and loved for its café culture, but you’d be forgiven for thinking that what’s in the cup is necessarily any good. If you’re as into coffee as I am, whether the silkiest Chemex or the flattest of whites, then you’ll be thrilled to know that coffee roasting has taken off in a big way in Paris in the last decade. These past few years have seen an explosion of new roasters in the city.