Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Need a chic Parisian dessert? This one will delight your entourage. I have a few French dessert recipes that are staples to my cuisine when I really want to impress someone. And you know what they say: the way to[…]
Learn how to avoid common scams, and what to do in case of theft in Paris While planning your Paris trip, you’ve probably heard some Paris scam horror stories from friends, family, or *gasp* the internet. Listen, you are going to LOVE this city. I love it, all of us on the team love it,[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. 21 useful travel supplies you’ll need in Paris and Europe Planning a big vacation isn’t always easy. Doesn’t it seem like there’s always something you forget? Or some little thing that would have made your travels soooo much easier, in[…]
Avoid long waits at the Louvre by visiting less-used museum entrances. If you’re like most visitors to Paris, you’re probably looking to schedule your trip in the summer. And who can blame you? Not me, definitely. One of the most beautiful times to visit Paris is during the summer months of June, July, and August.[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Vacation to Paris? Here are the useful phone apps you need, curated by Parisians. It can be overwhelming to travel to a new country, especially if you don’t speak the language very well… or at all. But – joy of[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Surprising and original ways to spend time with your love in Paris This article was originally published on 3 February 2014, but has been updated for freshness. Not quite sure what to do with that special someone? Well… take him[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. You can never have enough French cuisine in your life… but what actually is French cuisine? French cuisine is like that one distant cousin of yours who always dresses in round sunglasses, black turtlenecks, and pleated dress pants: a little[…]
What’s normal at a Parisian restaurant? You’ve heard it, I’m sure. Paris restaurants are awful! The food takes too long! Servers aren’t friendly! It’s expensive! Yep. Paris has a pretty bad rap. I promise you though, this is not always the case. In fact, it’s rarely the case that dining is truly bad in Paris[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Improve your French cooking in one week with these no-fail recipes. Do you like food? I mean… you probably do. Most people do. And if you’ve stumbled upon this article it’s safe to say you’re also fairly into French cuisine[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Chocolate mousse with only 3 ingredients? It’s that easy, yes. This recipe is almost too easy… 15 minutes to create an elegant, rich yet light chocolate mousse. It sounds like some kind of late-night telemarketing scam: 100% foolproof, 100% fast:[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. This easy quiche recipe will definitely impress your friends – vegetarian and meat-eaters alike. I used to think I didn’t like quiche. Too dry, too spongy, too flavorless, just… meh. You know what I mean? Have you had this experience?[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Paris is most beautiful under the rain… if you know where to go. This article was originally posted on 2 June 2016, but has been updated with new information. Paris is lacking a little vitamin D right now… but that[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. What’s the big deal with the King Cake dessert? It’s that time of the year – no, not for making resolutions to eat healthier, silly. It’s the month of the galette des rois, or King Cake! What is it? Why,[…]
Your chance to get inside the brain of our wonderful guide Emily. It’s not every day that our guides get asked random questions about themselves. Asked about how many builders the Opera Garnier took? Yes. Asked what species of tree line the Parisian sidewalks? Yep, that too. But just amusing personal questions? Not so much![…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. A complete A-Z guide on how to wow your guests with a perfect French meal Do you want to add a French touch to your holiday meals this year? The French can through some pretty epic dinner parties. Chic settings,[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Cocktails and drinks to bring a Parisian touch to your holidays Do you reminisce endlessly about your time in Paris? Are you looking to make your holiday celebrations a bit more chic? And dare I say… a bit more boozy?[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Don’t let the cold weather blues keep you from having a good time in Paris Are you visiting Paris in the winter? First of all: kudos to you. You’re avoiding the huge crowds! There are some things that are pretty[…]
Upated Paris Christmas Markets, everything you need to know: which markets are best, opening days, pros, cons, and a map Do you call it Marché de Noël? Christmas market? Holiday market? Christkindlmarkt? Well, whatever you call it, these little markets are an pretty fun part of winter in Paris. But there are so many of[…]
Your chance to get inside the brain of company founder Karen. It’s not every day that Karen – or any of our guides – get asked random questions about themselves. Random questions about Paris? Yes. Random questions about French history? Absolutely. But just fun thinker questions? That’s much more rare. We wanted to give everyone[…]
It wouldn’t be a Royal Palace without a few hidden-yet-astonishing stories… we’ve dug them up. After centuries of royal habitation, you just know that Versailles has baggage. The history of the place is relatively well known – it started as a pretty frumpy hunting lodge. When Louis XIV, the awe-inspiring Sun King took power, he[…]