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Sydney Baker

Travel Writer

Sydney is a travel and lifestyle writer originally from Seattle. She’s also lived in Australia, Quebec, Luxembourg, and France and has visited 26 countries and counting. You can find her work in numerous publications such as Fodor's Travel, Good Housekeeping, Matador Network, Travel + Leisure, and more. In addition to being fluent in English and French, she has attempted (and failed) to learn German and would like to improve her limited Spanish next. You can find her on Twitter/X @sydbakestravels, on Instagram @sydbakescreates, or at sydbakestravels.com.

EXPERTISE:

European, Canadian, & West Coast U.S. Travel Destinations, Hiking & Outdoors Trips, Coffee & Drinks

12 things to eat and drink at Christmas markets in Europe

After living in Europe, I greatly miss the Christmas market season this year. Here’s what to eat on your trip, whether in France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or elsewhere on the continent.

15 things to do in Luxembourg, according to someone who used to live there

I spent a year living in the world’s only Grand Duchy, and contrary to that title, the country is quite small. However, there’s no shortage of things to do!

10 lesser-visited cities in France you have to visit

As someone who has spent extensive time in France, I’m here to tell you there’s so much more to see in this incredibly diverse country just about the size of Texas.

11 reasons Quebec should be your next winter escape

I used to chase summer all through my 20s by traveling to warmer places. I understand the urge to become a snowbird. However, due to personal circumstances, I have found myself in La Belle and La Très Cold Province throughout the past two winters. And to my surprise, I’ve been converted. Here’s why.

13 foods you have to eat in France

As someone who has spent a lot of time in the country, I can assure you France is more than worthy of its reputation as a foodie’s paradise. However, how can you know what to order with so many choices? Never fear. I’ve picked out 13 must-eat items on any visit to France.