Author: Jamie Rolston

Jamie is originally from Los Angeles, but moved to Paris to become an au pair after graduating from the University of Oregon in 2018. When not taking care of kids or helping out the HiP Paris team, she loves to take film photographs, try new vegetarian restaurants or split a bottle of wine with friends.

You may already be familiar with Paris’ famous Montmartre district, but how about the hidden neighborhood tucked away behind the hills in the northern end of the city? While much of the 18th arrondissement has remained home to immigrant communities and fought off gentrification, pockets of the neighborhood have begun changing in recent years with… …read more

Leaves have started to turn color and drop from trees in Paris, and the first crisp bites of autumn are settling in as we leave summer behind for la rentrée. Whether you’re sticking to télétravail (working from home) or getting back into the rhythm of commuting, podcasts are the perfect pick-me-up for working, traveling, or… …read more

Like many caretakers around the world, I’ve been in isolation with children for weeks. Like many caretakers around the world, I’ve been in isolation with children for weeks. While I’m grateful for our safety and health, it hasn’t been easy to keep two kids under 10 occupied without leaving the house. So, what do you… …read more