Name of Your Paris Blog
Untapped Paris is an arm of the global Untapped Cities website, which has been featured in the New York Times, Gawker and more. The lens is photographic, the writing historical, architectural, witty and hip.
Your Blog URL
paris.untappedcities.com
We've been underground with the cataphiles, toured the water plant that houses all the objects for the Museums of Paris, attended the invite-only Paris white party (Dîner en Blanc ), visited the Maison de Verre and spent the holidays on the private island that inspired the Black Island of Tin-Tin lore.
Advice
- Don't be afraid to ask people you meet questions--you never know if a single question will lead you to something hidden or provide an angle you didn't see before.
- Get to know Parisians--they might seem wary of you at first, but once you get to know them they'll show you the best places.
- Get to know other writers in Paris--it's a great network.
- Invest in a nice SLR camera--you won't be sorry!
What Does Your Blog Focus on? What makes it unique?
The blog focuses on untapped locations from a photographic and historical angle, digging deep into things off the beaten path. We take you to places rumored and places true, locales abandoned and avenues prosaic; but always—cool.
Why Did You Start Your Blog?
I started the blog after moving to Paris to study architecture with Columbia University. I ended up staying much longer than expected and decided to expand the Untapped websites to Paris. Having grown up in New York, Paris provided a completely new and inspiring angle to my work.
