The Paris Plan’s year truly flew by, and as we head into a fresh new one, we wanted to take a moment to say a heartfelt merci. Thank you to our guests for opening their… A look back at 2025 with The Paris Plan!
My latest travel guide is now on pre-order! I had so much fun researching and writing this guide and I hope you will love it! Order it here, or from your favourite bookseller. The Movie… The Movie Lover’s Guide to Paris
Sydney’s own Dan Barnett — singer, trombonist, and all-round big band legend — has launched a brand-new album, SNAPSHOT. This marks Barnett’s 10th release, and it’s every bit as bold as you’d expect from a… Dan Barnett and His Big Band Release SNAPSHOT — A Celebration of Life, Love and Rhythm
Where art and practicality combine If you’ve ever wandered the streets of Paris and stumbled on a deep-green cast-iron fountain adorned with sculpted female figures, you’ve met one of the lovely Wallace Fountains. In the… Discovering the Charming Wallace Fountains in Paris
Step into the world of Parisian luxury with me as I explore one of the most elegant and immersive experiences in the city — a fragrance-making workshop at Parfumerie Gallimard. Located in the heart of… Create Your Own Perfume in Paris
Hong Kong cinema takes centre stage in the City of Light this weekend with Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema, a festival organised by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society in collaboration… Making Waves – Paris Celebrates Hong Kong Film
Agénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography Award Beebe was in Cannes to receive the prestigious Angénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography Award, an honour given to visionaries who have shaped the art of filmmaking. Angénieux, the legendary French company… Interview with Dion Beebe at the 78th Festival de Cannes: Angénieux Award Winner
It’s official — George Miller will grace the red carpet at the 77th Festival de Cannes on the French Riviera. The Australian director will be joined by stars Chris Hemsworth, Anya Taylor-Joy and Tom Burke… Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga starring Chris Hemsworth to premier at the 77th Festival de Cannes
Ruby interviews the talented American/French artist Linda McCluskey in her new home in Italy.
Ruby heads to the Furies Street Arts festival in Châlon-en-Champagne for a weekend of stimulating, poetic and dynamic performances from French artists.
From 17th-25th May, the French Riviera sparkled as global stars, industry heavies, events organiser and cinephiles attended the 75th Festival de Cannes . After a cancelled 2020 and reduced 2021 festival, the event was back… Festival de Cannes 2O22- Behind the Scenes with Bruno & Ruby for Lalla TV
Unlock the secrets of Paris’s charm with this handy visual guidebook. Learn the history of the city’s most famous landmarks, grasp their fascinating details and discover dozens of lesser known architectural gems. Whether you are… The Architecture Lover’s Guide to Paris (Ruby Boukabou, White Owl Books)
The Sacré-Cœur Basilica a features on the cover of my new book The Architecture Lover’s Guide to Paris. Why? For so many reasons including its unique luminosity, its location on the highest point of Paris,… The Magnificent Sacré-Cœur Basilica – Paris Architecture
Paris architecture. The Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral are listed in all the Paris guidebooks as major architectural highlights of Paris and of course are incredible structures to admire. But with… Ten mesmerising buildings in Paris
When you think of Paris you may think of the croissants, the cafés, the fashion… but also perhaps the unique street architecture- the metro entrances, the lamp posts… the bridges. Not only are the Paris… The Most Beautiful Bridges of Paris
My new book is out! After my book The Art Lover’s Guide to Paris was out, I published a more personal Paris guide, Sense in the City, then started looking up! I literally walked all… The Architecture Lover’s Guide to Paris
Shoukran to Jerry Guirguis. This is our chat about Le Tap Dance en Rose, Paris by Night and The Art/Architecture Lover’s Guide to Paris.
Paris after dark. The streets are empty. The moon is rising. Inside the apartments all across town, the cats… and the tap dancers, are wide awake.With their feline-like sixth sense (and a little help from… Le Tap Dance en Rose!
Keen to continue my local day trips while catching up with a friend, I booked a table at the Bather’s Pavilion in Balmoral. Balmoral Beach For non Sydneysiders, Balmoral Beach is in in Middle Harbour,… Can’t get to Biarritz or Cannes? There’s always Balmoral.
Suffering from itchy feet and slight cabin fever, I jumped on a train and travelled across town to meet my cousin in western Sydney. I’m not familiar with this side of town so it was… A taste of travel (Westmead to Canley Vale via India, Lebanon, Egypt China and Vietnam!)