Year after year, Paris continues to be the #1 most visited city in the world. I've had the chance to visit Paris twice, and I've still barely scratched the surface of what the city has to offer. Everyone's tastes are different, however I'm confident at least half my picks would make anyone's top 10 list. So search for your Paris Hotel, pack your bags, and let's get … [Read more...] about Top 10 Things to Do in Paris
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Experiencing Paris, Then and Now
I've been reflecting a lot lately on how my style and approach to travel has evolved and matured since my first backpacking trip to Europe in 1998. Last month I turned 35 while traveling here in Ecuador, and I think the decisions I make are a reflection of my age. Don't get me wrong, I still feel a spritely 21 at heart, but my priorities, travel knowledge, life … [Read more...] about Experiencing Paris, Then and Now
4 Ways to Be a Savvy Backpacker in Paris
Backpacking is all about seeing as much as possible on as little as possible. So you have to be smart. Sure, you probably know how to save money on your hotels, and you might be the master of the al fresco lunch. But there are always more ways to save precious Euros. Be the envy of your fellow backpackers by seeking out extra clever ways to be a savvy spender. Know … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Be a Savvy Backpacker in Paris
Friday Flashback: Bordeaux, France
While I did fly into the Bordeaux airport, and eat a few meals in the city, most of my time was spent farther south in the region around Arcachon Bay. I was staying with Sebastien and Magali, a French couple I met on the way to a small eco-hostel called Bulungula. The moment they suggested a visit to Bordeaux, I knew I'd be seeing them again. And it didn't hurt that I … [Read more...] about Friday Flashback: Bordeaux, France
Friday Flashback: Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Paris
Laura leads us through the Parisian streets. Grey, dreary, cold and wet. That sums up Paris in the final days of 2008. On the bright side, the city has lots of lights up for the holidays, and it presented the polar opposite experience I'd first had when visiting Paris in the peak of Summer ten years earlier. And I was staying with a local, Laura, who I'd met on a … [Read more...] about Friday Flashback: Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Paris
