After the Walk

Welcome to After the Walk — a place where the conversation keeps going.
Here you’ll find extended thoughts from the podcast and the little things I loved along the way: favorite spots, book recommendations, and the discoveries in-between. Come explore, connect, and join the community!

Maria’s After-Walk Reflection

A few reflections captured while the experience is still fresh—what lingered with me, what caught me off guard, and what I’m still working through.

Spots I Loved Along the Way

The hidden local gems and familiar spots that keep drawing me back time after time.

Rue Mouffetard Market (Place Monge 75005 Paris)

Rôtisserie Segar (111 Rue Mouffetard 75005 Paris)

Flocon (75 Rue Mouffetard 75005 Paris)

What I’m Reading Lately

Books that inspired me, pushed my thinking, or kept me company—your next must-reads, especially if you can track them down at a local bookstore.

Breath, Eyes, Memory (by Edwidge Danticat)

The Uses of Haiti (by Paul Farmer)

Mountains Beyond Mountains (by Tracy Kidder)

I’d love to hear from you—have you wandered through these corners of Paris, discovered a favorite café, or read something that feels unmistakably Parisian? Or is there a place in the city still waiting on your must-visit list? Share in the comments!