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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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
Where to Find Cheap Coffee in Paris
This is a guest post by Rita. If you want to guest post on Go Backpacking, please read more here. Did you silently scream "quel horreur" when you saw the bill after downing a couple of drinks at a restaurant? Or get frustrated when you can't find affordable grub near the Eiffel Tower? Chances are, well, you just didn't find the right places to go. Or know the rules. Don't … [Read more...] about Where to Find Cheap Coffee in Paris
Packing List For A Summer In Europe
I brought much of the following on my post-college, 2-month trip to Europe in 1998. Since posting the original list online upon my return home, I added a few reader suggestions. I think most of it still hold true today. Backpack - Gregory "Chaos" (Medium, Red, 2,700 cubic inches) I purposely bought a small backpack to help limit me in what I brought on the … [Read more...] about Packing List For A Summer In Europe
New Year’s Eve At A French House Party
On the last day of 2008, I slept late before heading off for a quick visit to the Paris' modern art museum, the Pompidou. In 1998, it had been closed for renovations. I had just enough time to visit the temporary exhibitions, the most noteworthy being on the development of Futurism in Paris around the turn of the 20th century. As I suspected, there were great views of the city … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve At A French House Party
