Toeschouwer in de vreemdelingenindustrie

Specator in Touristry. J.A. Naeff’s Parisian Trips around the World

J.A. Naeff (1893-1942) is a Dutch former organizer in the tourism industry as well as travel writer and British spy. From December 1936 to May 1939 he wrote a weekly ‘tourism’ column for Haagsche post. In it, he shared his extensive experiences abroad and the latest tips and tricks for the contemporary tourist. Paris was a favorite destination. By discussing and analyzing his articles on the Paris World Exhibition in 1937 and a culinary tour around non-French restaurants in 1938, this article will show how Naeff experienced Paris.