APPLE – SPOTIFY – STITCHER
Anne Ditmeyer is the long-time writer behind Prêt à Voyager (translation: ready to travel), a blog of Anne’s stories living abroad in Paris. Through her up and downs living in the French capital, Anne created her own business as a creative coach and consultant by providing workshops such as Mapping Your Path, a three-month workshop, and community experience setting people up for success on their terms.
Traveling is in her DNA with both of Anne’s parents traveling extensively before she was born. While growing up in several different states, Anne road tripped with her family across the country and learned the value of travel; it was a definite privilege but also a top priority.
From her blog’s conception, Anne looked at Prêt à Voyager as a way of recording her life experiences all while acting as an online business card, connecting her to other people and projects. Through the years, Anne was invited to unexpected collaborations like conducting a storytelling workshop for Louis Vuitton, working in Julia Child’s house in the south of France, and even teaming up with famous author David Lebovitz on a video project.
These unexpected experiences all stemmed from Anne sharing her passion and inspiring others to do the same. Anne encourages exploration to see what happens next and find your own voice. Take action and pivot anytime.
Through travel, Anne learned that imperfect moments are what we remember the most. The unusual circumstances and stressful situations are often retold with laughter and a smile. Anne explains that travel gives us a new perspective because we see the world through our own lens and assume others see it the same way.
Great words of inspiration launching us into 2022!
Paris
She was first introduced to Paris on a trip during junior year in high school, and in 2001, Anne spent a college semester abroad in Paris where she fell in love with the city. For Anne, she always loved her outsider-insider perspective of the city where she enjoyed being an American in Paris and never let herself succumb to wearing rose-colored glasses.
Anne loves Paris beyond the Eiffel Tower and perfectly baked pastries and describes her intimacy with the ordinary aspects of life in Paris. What some might find mundane. She loves her long walks, getting lost in a neighborhood, and enjoying the (oh, so perfect) french butter.
Anne’s Food Recommendations
Duck Confit – Fork tender, fall off the bone duck usually served with potatoes and mustard. Found at most bistros throughout the city.
Beurre aux sel de mer – (butter with chunks of sea salt) Found in grocery stores in a polka dot packaging. Buy a baguette and butter enjoy an afternoon in the park.
Brioche and Merveilleux – Aux Merveilleux de Fred
94 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris, France
Soupe à l’oignon – (French onion soup) Au Pied de Cochon
6 Rue Coquillière, 75001 Paris, France
Hot Chocolate – Angelina Paris. Super thick hot chocolate unlike any other. Many locations throughout Paris.
226 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
Other Notable Resouces from Anne
My Blog as a Business Card
Mapping Your Path
Cooking with David Lebovitz
Making Croissants at La Cuisine
Orient Express Experience
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Chris Kretzer has traveled the world visiting over 35 countries and eating his way through every city. With his wife Tiarra, they explore different food cultures and create food guides, podcasts, and travel articles helping everyone experience the world through food.