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 […]
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Winter in Paris
Laura, who hosted me during my last visit to Paris, was also up for showing me around her city. On our first day, we went up to Montmarte and Sacre Cour, which I’d missed during my first backpacking trip ten years prior. It was the last week of December, and a light wintry mix of snow […]
4 Ways to Be a Savvy Backpacker in Paris
Tips to save you money in one of the world’s most expensive cities.
Where to Find Cheap Coffee in Paris
The best thing about hanging out in the Saint-Germain area is having a picnic on the Pont des Arts.
Packing List For A Summer In Europe
I purposely bought a small backpack to help limit me in what I brought on the trip.
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 […]
A Busy Day In Paris
My first and second visits to Paris were during the summer of 1998. I saw a lot back then, and was excited to revisit familiar places and new sights now. The first morning began with fresh croissants, a baguette, and coffee. Unfortunately, the weather was not on our side. A steady, cold rain was […]
Welcome To Paris
Gela greeted me bright and early in the morning. Breakfast was white bread topped with chocolate sprinkles, an unheard of combination in the USA, yet apparently the second most popular topping after butter for the Dutch! We both headed to the train station with our backpacks. She was making her way to the airport while […]
Happy New Year’s
Happy 2009! Thanks to everyone who voted in my poll about where I should go in South America as it’ll be my last opportunity to spend a few weeks in a foreign country for a long time! Brazil edged out Peru with 40% of the votes, and while I had my heart set on the […]
The Louvre, Chartres, and a Royal With Cheese
Sunday, August 9, 1998 I woke up this morning with a need to get myself out of Paris. Unfortunately, my best option was the budget travel offices which were conveniently closed on Sundays. This means I’ll have to stay another night. Then, I’m hoping to take the train to Calais, France and the ferry to […]
