Author: Ali Postma

Ali is from Melbourne, Australia, where she studied Art History and Art Curatorship at Monash and The University of Melbourn. She has worked in various art galleries. Passionate about all things arts and culture, she has a particular interest French film, Nordic noir, photography, street art and architecture. Ali has lived in Paris since 2016 and has written extensively on art, food, beauty and more. Her work has in publications including BW Confidential, Oh My Mag, and HIP Paris.

La chandeleur is crêpe day – a great excuse to eat a delicious crêpe! Here are my favorite places to celebrate chandeleur in Paris. …read more

There are plenty of ways you can ring in the new year with Gallic style. Here are some tips on how to celebrate New Year’s Eve like the French. …read more

HiP Paris is looking for a new intern! Are you a total Francophile who loves the City of Light like we do? This is the perfect opportunity for you. …read more

Easter is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about chocolate. And France has some lovely chocolateries. Whether it’s a gift for a loved one, or a treat for yourself, here are some of the best French chocolates for Easter. …read more

It goes without saying that France is renowned for its beauty products. With the holidays around the corner, these best French beauty brands will make great gifts. …read more

Over the years, I’ve learned how to survive the French winter. Let’s discover the best French winter fashion with our favorite brands: …read more

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Not all of us can afford jewelry from big French brands. Here are some beautiful yet affordable pieces that you’re sure to cherish forever. …read more

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, beauty products from one of these brands would make great gifts for the woman in your life, friend (we’re all for Galentine’s Day), or to simply treat yourself. …read more

HiP Paris is looking for new interns! Are you a total Francophile who loves the City of Light like we do? This is the perfect opportunity for you. …read more

Epiphany is celebrated in France by eating a galette des rois. Here are our picks for the best galettes des rois in Paris for 2022. …read more

Like August, Christmas and New Year’s Eve can be tricky times for finding restaurants that are open in Paris. Luckily, there are a select few that will be open on Christmas Eve (when the French typically celebrate), Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Some may have special menus, while others will stick with their usual.… …read more

Look a little further afield and you’ll find smaller, more affordable (relatively!) jewelry brands making beautiful pieces that you’re sure to cherish forever. …read more

When I used to visit Paris before moving here, I didn’t find there was much of a food scene in the 5th. But how things have changed! There are now plenty of options when it comes to dining out. Here are some of my favorites. …read more