Coulée Verte – Paris high line You probably heard about the high line in New York – it’s quite a popular spot for locals and visitor to simply hang out or more interestingly, to get an unique glimpse on Manhattan from an elevated level. But…

Paris off the beaten path: Monceau and Batignolles Well, Monceau and Batignolles ARE totally offbeat and non touristy neighbourhoods of Paris. And yet, this Paris walking itinerary starts at one of the most popular landmarks of Paris: The Arc de Triomphe. This landmark qualifies as…

Updated June 2019 Even though sightseeing is fairly easy in Paris, the city holds still quite a few flaws and pitfalls. Honestly, nothing is crucial when it comes to “what not to do in Paris” and it’s quite unlikely that you accidentally insult someones mother….

Belleville – the village in the east of Paris If you spent a few days in Paris already and decide to visit Belleville, you realise as soon as you step out the Metro that Belleville is nothing like the rest of the city. You won’t…

Did you know that there is an abandoned rail road in Paris that leads all around town? The old rails are belonging the the Chemin de fer de Petite Ceinture, a circular railway around Paris that served once as the first urban transport system. Finished…

If you ask around, many Parisians will probably say that Montmartre is not what it used to be – and that’s probably true. It was probably already true 30 years ago and yet, the village around the hilltop of Montmartre is one of the most…