The Paris Diaries
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackTravel
A newsletter for Francophiles.
12K
1.2K paid
+5.3%
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$5K
1.2K paid subs
$5K/mo – $5K/mo(±0%)
Previously Weekly
1.1 posts/week
49/100
Variable (~6.6d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Way to Go | 180K | N/A | $8/mo | substack |
| Club Yolo | 138K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Hotel Espresso, with HAP | 85K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Oldster Magazine | 85K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 11K | $4,372.5 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 11.5K | $4,571.25 | +4.5% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
12K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 23 similar-size peers in Travel have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $5/mo category median (352 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $5 | $50 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 90/100 | 25% |
| Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter |
| 70K |
| N/A |
| $8/mo |
| substack |