Ah, Paris! The city of love, lights, and – in my experience – torrential downpours. But even when it’s raining ropes (as the French so poetically put it), this place is still pure magic. Let me share my hard-earned wisdom from multiple trips, so you can survive (and thrive) in…
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Navigating Paris on a Budget
As a self-proclaimed off-the-beaten-path traveler, Paris was never high up on my list of places to visit. After hearing nothing but bad reviews, I was quite skeptical, to say the least, but with a few spare days in Western Europe, I decided to take the plunge. Armed with the preconceived…
The Best Time to Visit Paris for Perfect Weather and Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful and romantic cities on the planet, Paris is a must-visit destination for many. Each year, countless millions come to see the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe or tour its world-famous museums and art galleries. Also considered a capital of fashion and gastronomy, its shops,…
These are the 12 Best Museums in Paris You Shouldn’t Miss
Elegant, stylish, beautiful – Paris is a wonderful city to visit and it is no surprise that it is home to so many incredible museums showcasing such fantastic art collections. France’s capital has much to offer art lovers; there are a plethora of statues, paintings, and artworks scattered about the…
How to Spend the Perfect 3 Days in Paris
Paris, often nicknamed as the “city of lights,” is a traveler’s paradise. There is literally tons and tons of places to visit, corners to explore, and things to do. You could spend three weeks here and at the end of it, still be yearning for more. Unfortunately, not all of…
How to Travel from Paris to Amsterdam by Train
One of the best ways to explore Europe is by train. Railroad travel in places like France, Belgium and Holland are efficient and comfortable, allowing you to see more of the landscape than you would by air. To see some of the best of Western Europe in a single week,…
9 Magical Day Trips from Paris You’ll Never Forget
Travelers descend on Paris, the City of Light, from all over the world. As one of the world’s great cities, this is only natural. However, travelers who want to be truly enlightened will head out of Paris for a day to see some of France’s other famous attractions. Everything from…
City of Light: Paris’ Top Attractions
As the capital city of France, Paris has endured as an important city for more than 2,000 years. Often called by nicknames like the “city of love” and “city of lights,” Paris is today one of the world’s leading centers for business, fashion, entertainment, art and culture. Just the mere…