Anne Ditmeyer is many things: fashionable, savvy, cultured, a jetsetter. It’s all this and more that she brings to table for her numerous Paris experiences, meaning that travelers are guaranteed to be given a truly authentic behind-the-scenes peek of the world’s (possibly) most famous city. Between blogging, being an Insider, and general exploring, she leads a very busy life — but we were able to catch up with her for long enough to gain her insights on working with Vayable, the city she lives in, and the people she meets on the road.
Q: How long have you been an Insider?
Anne: I started offering experiences through Vayable in June of 2012. I tend to average ~2 tours per week, which is perfect for me and my workload. I love the excuse to disconnect from my computer for a few hours, meet awesome people, and feel inspired by the world around me. I truly meet wonderful people by offering tours.
Q: How do you feel connected to Paris?
Anne: I’m a freelance designer/editor/traveler whose mission is to help connect creatives across continents. I started Prêt à Voyager in 2007 to explore the intersection of travel and design. In 2009 I moved to Paris (where I had lived on two other occasions), and my blog became an amazing tool to uncover another side of Paris and connect with other creatives. In school I had studied anthropology and in my MA thesis I explored the ideas of tourism and new media, so for me when it came to actually giving “tours” I wanted to find a way to present the city in a less “touristy” way. My offerings are not your typical tour; it honestly feels more like hanging out with old friends.
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This is a part of our Small World series in which we explore a new destination through the eyes of a local.