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.
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
For many Parisians “la rentree in Paris” signals the end of their summer, we lay to reste our dreamy elongated holidays and a return to the existential real life parisian dread. The routine of Metro, boulout, do-do drizzles into our hearts with the first grey days of autumn. The pressure of getting the kids back … Read more
I’m no runner, but a marathon that winds through the world’s most famous vineyards, with stops every few kilometres to feast on the best wine and gourmet food France has to offer, might just tempt me to strap up my gammy knee, lay off the fags and get running. Welcome to your guide to the … Read more
Ever wonder how the French turn every meal into an event to remember? It’s no secret that dining in France is an art form, characterised by a blend of tradition, precision, and a touch of je ne sais quoi. I’m Chef Tris. I trained as a chef here in France and have lived here for … Read more
To sit at the opulent table of the French, whose dining culture transcends the simple act of eating and evolves into a revered art form is an experience I hope you indulge in many times in your life. This article will lead you down the road to enjoy the art de la table like the … Read more
I spotted the other day an intrepid traveler asking in a Paris travel community “Do you need a food tour guide in Paris?” I understand and shared their concerns and wanted to answer the question from an insiders perspective. Ever forked out a small fortune on a Paris food tour only to munch through a … Read more
It’s January and with the new year comes the urge to plan, dream, and—let’s be honest—eat my way through life. There’s something undeniably thrilling about jotting down a fresh list of adventures, even if it’s just an excuse to daydream about everything I want to devour this year. As a chef and foodie, looking for … Read more
Ah, the infamous Parisian breakfast—a myth wrapped in flaky pastry and overpriced coffee. If you’ve ever found yourself shelling out €15 for a formule that left you both hungry and enraged, you’re not alone. It’s a scandal, a travesty, a blatant affront to the culinary delights this city is known for. And yet, tourists keep falling into … Read more