Author: Rachel Naismith

Originally from London, Rachel is a writer and content creator currently living in Paris. She is deeply passionate about all things food and drink. Her favorite pastimes include discussing anything to do with butter, experimenting with raku ceramics, and watching her Italian partner make her pasta. She has been writing about food, travel, and lifestyle for over four years. Her work has appeared in publications including Palate Magazine, Travel Mag, HiP Paris, and Paris Unlocked.

If you’re looking for an authentic, quality Italian experience here is our updated guide to the best Italian restaurants in Paris. …read more

Here is a roundup of where to eat in Paris on a budget. We have searched far and wide so you don’t have to! …read more

It’s possible to have a great time in Paris without much money. I’ve compiled my top 30 tips for enjoying Paris on a budget. …read more

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a nervous beginner, our ultimate guide to running in Paris tells you the 10 best routes, and more! …read more

Food Society Paris is a vibrant food court located in Montparnasse in the 14th arrondissement. With 15 gourmet stalls to choose from, deciding where to eat is no small task. Here are our top 5 picks! …read more

Whether you’re looking for a decadent American-style burger, a Cuban-inspired bocadilla, or a fruit-studded tagine to takeaway – here are some of our favorite go-to places for Paris’ best street food. …read more

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Here is our list of the 12 best cozy bars in Paris, sure to brighten your spirits on a dark winter’s night. …read more

From chic kitchen gadgets and tools to artisanal ingredients, France is a fountain of gastronomical delights. We all know a food-lover, and if you’re shopping for one this Christmas, why not gift something French-themed? A present inspired by one of the world’s top food destinations is bound to be received well! …read more

With a tote bag full of squashed, leaky peaches, and a grumbling Italian boyfriend attesting he would ‘never go back to a French market’, here are my tips for navigating the French marché. …read more

What makes the perfect Parisian bistro? We chat to Thibault Nicolas, restaurant director of Le Bon Georges, to find out! …read more

An Englishwoman and an Italian move to Paris. Find out what happened to their romantic elopement to Paris. …read more

After 20 years in Paris, HiP Paris founder Erica Berman moved to Maine with her French husband Alain and founded Veggies to Table, a non-profit farm committed to ending hunger in her community. …read more

Just an hour and a half from the French capital, Brussels is wonderfully eclectic. You’ll want to stay longer, but if you’ve only got 48 hours, here’s where to head: …read more