Paris
Paris is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations and offers an array of iconic landmarks and attractions. If you’re planning a trip to the City of Lights, here are some helpful travel tips for traveling in Paris and advice to make the most of your visit. 1. When to go Paris is beautiful… Continue reading What to know for visiting Paris for the first time
Though there’s plenty of excitement and beauty in Paris, the surrounding areas offer many wonders of their own to behold. From the beauty of Versailles to the charm of Giverny and Monet’s Garden, this guide has excellent day trips from Paris, all with wonderful attractions within reach of driving or public transport. Versailles The quiet… Continue reading Best Day Trips From Paris
PDAs – Public Displays of Affection – aren’t usually at the top of my list when it comes to reasons to visit a destination but there is no denying that there are some places in the world where a good old fashioned lip lock is called for. Key to finding those spots? Knowing where you’ll… Continue reading Sunset Kisses for the Win: 4 Spots to Sneak an Instagram-worthy Smooch
When you think of Paris, what do you envision? Is it the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night? A romantic evening stroll along the banks of the Seine? An art-infused afternoon spent wandering through the galleries of the Louvre? For me, it’s all about the pastries. I picture a cozy little pâtisserie with glass display cases filled… Continue reading Paris for the Sweet-Tooth Traveller
For as long as I’ve been drinking wine, I’ve been in love with the wines of Bordeaux. However, in spite of the fact that I had visited France several times, I had never ventured out to visit any wineries. Until this spring, that is. From Paris, it’s actually a very easy—and tasty!—trip to Bordeaux, and… Continue reading The Wines of Bordeaux: 5 Planning Tips
People may tell you that Paris in the summertime is not a good idea – it will be hot, it will be crowded, and hotel prices will skyrocket – however, even though there may be some truth behind these statements, there’s still quite a bit to love about Paris during the summer months. Today we are… Continue reading Paris in the Summertime
If you’re going to splurge on a luxury trip, it might as well be Paris. After all, few other cities in the world do lavish hotel rooms, extravagant boutiques and refined brasseries the way Paris does. Paris was ruled by its five official palaces for decades; but many new luxury hotels opened in the past ten years,… Continue reading Top 10 Luxury Hotels in Paris
Iconic cities are magnets for travellers. Unfortunately, they can also be extremely expensive. London and Paris are two such cities. As centres of art, fashion, history, music, and theatre they present many exciting opportunities for the traveller but they can also present serious financial challenges. Research your accommodation options carefully (check online for London and Paris)… Continue reading 5 Money-Saving Tips for London and Paris
It does not matter if this is your first trip to Paris, or your tenth, there is something every visitor to Paris must have. What is it? A croissant. Yes, the buttery, flaky French pastry lighter than air and as wonderful as a walk along the Seine in the springtime. In other words, if you… Continue reading Visiting Paris: Where to Eat the Best Croissants