Sam Zuniga-Levy

Sam Zuniga-Levy

Sam Zuniga-Levy grew up in Oregon, but currently resides in Paris while pursuing her master’s degree in Communications, Media and Creative Industries at Sciences Po. She enjoys sharing her Paris finds—whether bakeries, restaurants, or locations—with visitors looking to get off the beaten path. Prior to moving to Paris, she worked in communications at Harvard Radcliffe Institute, where she wrote about such topics as sustainability and literature.

Sam Zuniga-Levy is currently based in Paris but grew up in Oregon, USA. Prior to moving to Paris, she spent 10 years on the East Coast, between Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Environmental Studies from Wesleyan University and is currently pursuing a master’s in Communications, Media and Creative Industries at Sciences Po.

She enjoys writing about food and drinks, outdoor experiences, literature, and environmental issues and has previously written for Radcliffe Magazine and the Harvard Gazette, as well as various websites and newsletters.

Food and Drink

Outdoor Experiences

Literature

Environmental Issues

Wesleyan University

Sciences Po

Best of Sam

A Beginner's Guide to Cheese in France: How to Buy, What to Try, and How to Bring Your Fromage Back Home

Shopping at Paris Flea Markets: Where to Go, What to Know

Shopping in Paris: Exploring the City's Historic Covered Passageways—and What to Buy There

New Street Murals Animate World Trade Center in New York City

Madrid Like a Local: 10 Can't-Miss Experiences

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