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Bike TalkBike Talk - If You Build It They Will RidePersonal injury attorney Jim Pocrass on the laws regarding Cycling Under the Influence. 2:04
News: A Los Angeles Die-in, more studies on the benefits of biking, and mandated Intelligent Speed Assistance in all new European cars. 8:45
Jack Ketcham on Election Cycles- Tempe Bicycle Action Group's rides and forums for candidates for political office in Tempe, Arizona. 12:02 https://www.biketempe.org/
Listener email: what's best for bikeshare. 18:35
The story of Paris' bike transformation by Secrets of Paris writer Heather Stimmler. 21:55
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The limitations of community participation in planning for bike lanes with Miriam Pinski, PhD, Transportation Researcher with Shared-Use Mobility...2024-01-2558 min
Paris Estate of MindWhat's it like living in the 13th (métro Olympiades)The 13th arrondissement is often overlooked simply because most people don't know a lot about it. In this episode, I have a great chat with Heather Stimmler, who has lived in the area for almost two decades. You will probably be surprised to hear everything Heather shares with us and it may make you want to check out the 13th yourself! The question is, however, would Heather would choose to live there if she could live anywhere she wanted to in Paris…? Be sure to have a look at Heather's fabulous website, Secrets of Paris, https://se...2023-06-0527 min
David Lebovitz podcastPodcast: Secrets of Paris with Heather StimmlerI recently sat down with my friend Heather Stimmler, of Secrets of Paris, to talk about tourism in Paris for my podcast. Often called “the most visited city in the world,” Paris has an admirable reputation, but the word “tourist” comes with negative connotations. Personally, I love to “play tourist” and spend a day hitting museums, sightseeing, or getting to know a new neighborhood.Whether you’re a first-time tourist, a resident, a multiple-time visitor, or just interested in Paris, you’ll learn something from Heather and I was happy to have a chat with her about tourism—and othe...2023-02-1457 min
Improbable WalksThe Defender of TimeIn this episode, I chat with Heather Stimmler about the Quartier de l'Horloge, in the 3rd arrodissement beside the Pompidou Center. We visit restored automaton, admire its music, and discuss whether a breathing dragon would make a reassuring clock... Happy New Year from everyone here at Improbable Walks, and big thanks to Heather! Check out her Secrets of Paris for all sorts of insider news about the City of Light. As always, my website has extra links & images to accompany this podcast. Thanks to Bremner Fletcher for technical expertise, and general know-how. The Improbable Walks theme music is performed by...2022-12-3115 min
Stumbling Toward GeniusCourage to Write the Book of Your Heart with Heather Stimmler on Stumbling Toward GeniusHow do you know when it is the right time to write and publish your book? And then, how do you find the courage to step back from a project that you’ve poured your heart into so you can create a larger body of work? Today, you’ll hear a conversation with my friend, Heather Stimmler from the highly acclaimed Secrets of Paris website and newsletter. A labor of love, Secrets of Paris has been a trusted reference for original feature stories, useful sightseeing advice, and recommendations. She has been sharing insider information about Paris for visi...2022-05-2557 min
Paris Cocktail TalkTipping in France with Heather StimmlerWant the inside scoop in tipping in France? Heather Stimmler of Secrets of Paris breaks down the customs and traditions including a bit on their political and ideological roots.2022-02-0728 min
Paris UndressedWith Heather Stimmler on mistresses, secret gardens, and the written wordHeather has been the unofficial ambassador of secrets of the City of Light since the late 1990s when she decided to make Paris her home. American born travel journalist, author, entrepreneur, Heather was one of the first anglophone writers to go from writing on paper to writing online and in 1999 she founded Secrets of Paris, the ultimate insider’s resource for information. Her book, Naughty Paris: A Lady’s Guide to the Sexy City published in 2008 offered women another way to explore and experience Paris and was such a success that it sold out immediately and was reprinted in 2015.
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La Vie CreativeEP 108: Journalist and Secrets of Paris founder, Heather Stimmler tells us her Paris storySend us a textHeather Stimmler is an American-born journalist and author living in France since 1995. She started the Secrets of Paris newsletter in 1999 as a hobby while working as an editor at ELLE.com in Paris. Over the next 20 years, Secrets of Paris grew into a private tour company and a guidebook publisher. In 2016 Heather became the Global Media Director for the international marine conservation group Sea Shepherd but still writes for Secrets of Paris in her free time, focusing as always on "fluff-free" news and insider tips on Paris for visitors and residents.2021-05-0552 min
Improbable WalksShopping on rue MouffetardIn this special new year's episode, I chat with my friend Heather Stimmler, founder of Secrets of Paris. Heather's favourite market street is the rue Mouffetard, a street which goes back to Roman times. This is the neighbourhood described in the first pages of Ernest Hemingway's classic A Moveable Feast--this is where he bought clementines and chestnuts to eat while he wrote. Heather and I talk about bread, beer, and butchers, walking from the Place Conte-Escarpe down the street to SAINT-MEDARD church. As always, the accordion music is played by the wonderful David Symons.2020-12-2217 min
Tranquility du JourTranquility du Jour #347: Secrets of ParisBonjour. Welcome to the 347th edition of Tranquility du Jour: Secrets of Paris with Heather Stimmler-Hall. Hear stories from her journey to French citizenship, travel writing, and creation of Naughty Guides .
Featured Guest: Heather Stimmler-Hall
Born just outside Philadelphia, Heather grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona where she was Teen Correspondent at the Phoenix Gazette (1992-1993). She studied journalism, political science and environmental policy at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota (1993-1997) and the University of Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas in Paris (1995-1996), where she moved permanently after graduating in 1997.
Travel WritingAfter working as the edito...2015-08-3158 min