When I moved to France six years ago, I was a fish out of water. Gradually, though, I caught on. Here’s what I learned: …read more
We’ve all heard something to the effect of, “Paris would be perfect, if it weren’t for the French.” I usually laugh these comments off as clichés that hark back to an earlier age, when France was more culturally closed than it is now. We all know that today’s French are as affable as kittens… or… …read more
There’s no doubt about it, this year bought about its challenges. However, despite all the ups and downs, HiP Paris continued bringing you the best of Paris, France every week. So, let’s take a walk down memory lane and re-cap you on our favorite finds and insider tips from 2021… …read more
“People are tired of hearing about what’s going wrong in the world. Everything is going wrong. Telling people over and over again doesn’t get you anywhere. So we decided to try something different instead.” Demain did not disappoint. The movie takes its audience on a two-hour journey across the globe to visit (extra)ordinary men and women… …read more
I have a confession to make. Even though I’ve spent a good portion of my adult life exploring Paris, I’d never dedicated ample time to discovering Montmartre. Sure, I’d seen all the “must-see” spots, however, it wasn’t until this past trip that I truly experienced the neighborhood and subsequently fell in love with it. Here… …read more
Sometimes there’s nothing like sweet Parisian whispers in your ear. Which is why I set off to find the best Paris-related podcasts as well as create my own. After combing the options and listening to countless episodes I’ve come up with my list of top three Paris podcast picks. If you love all things France, give these… …read more
