I’ve taken 82 flights in a single year, eaten in 18 countries across 3 continents, and somehow survived it all with a child under 3. These are the travel tips I wish someone had given me—focused on food, flow, and not losing your mind when the snacks run out.
This tag brings together honest, field-tested advice for eating well while travelling, whether you’re solo, a chef on the move, or trying to plan a stress-free trip with kids (spoiler: there’s no such thing—but we try).
I’ve changed nappies on train platforms, hunted for croissants at 5am, and once fed my family a full meal using only hotel kettle steam and desperation. If I say it works—it works.
Following feedback from visitors and tour guests, asking me to make it easier to find my food tour locations and recommended spots in Paris faster and easier. It’s time to welcome in my Paris Food Tour Guide Map 2.0. These do not replace the allready existing Paris Google Maps’s But instead offer new features and … Read more
Spring is in full swing and so is the Parisian appetite. If you’re planning a trip this May—or you’re already here hungry for what’s next—this guide will give you a chef’s-eye view of what’s in season, what’s on the menu, and where the real flavour is hiding. Everything you need to know about what to … Read more
Spring in Paris doesn’t whisper—it sizzles. The terraces are filling, the markets are bursting, and the kitchens? Oh, they’re getting cheeky. April is when the city swaps its winter coat for something a little more seductive, and if you’ve got taste buds worth their salt, now’s the time to pay attention. Here’s my guide on what … Read more
If you want to shop at a French market like a local, you’ve got to do more than carry a linen tote and mutter bonjour. You’ve got to show up with heart, hustle, and just enough charm to make a fruit seller blush. French markets aren’t just places to buy food. They’re slow, sensual cathedrals … Read more
In the vibrant heart of the City of Lights, where love and gastronomy intertwine, lies a delicious truth many tourists miss—eating out with kids in Paris can be just as magical as dining à deux. Forget the clichés and the eye-rolls from snobby waiters—this city knows how to feed its smallest guests with flair. I’m … Read more
Paris is a feast, but not all meals are worth your appetite. Tourists get fed a curated Disneyland version of the city—overpriced croissants, questionable bistros, and queues longer than your patience. If you want to experience Paris like a local, you need the right intel. That’s where this Paris Google Map comes in. Handpicked by … Read more
Porto is one of those cities that pulls you back in. Maybe it’s the warmth—not just of the sun, but of the people. Maybe it’s the food, cheap and honest. Or maybe it’s the wine, which, on this trip, I realised just how little I knew about. Either way, this wasn’t our first trip, and … Read more
There’s a special kind of pain in watching someone plan a trip using only the most generic, tourist-trap-heavy resources. Case in point: we’re heading to Porto for a long weekend with my mother-in-law, and she has dutifully printed out a stack of recommendations from Get Your Guide. Sweet, well-intentioned… and utterly tragic. Meanwhile, we’ve spent … Read more
Discover the ultimate French food events calendar featuring the best culinary events across Paris and France, from wine festivals to Michelin-starred galas. It’s free, regularly updated, and you can even embed it on your own site. Got a foodie event I missed? Send it my way! Discover the Best French Food Events Calendar Grab your … Read more
Ah, Paris – the city of lights, love, and… bloated Michelin menus? Bin the star-chasing. You don’t need to be minted for all this gourmet eating cheaply in Paris. Let’s talk about my Paris – where endless nights finish with a dawn that greets you with warm croissants and the crackle of fresh baguettes, where … Read more