Travels : Paris
My time in Paris was beyond amazing for so many reasons!!
First because I’ve always envisioned myself there after hearing my mom’s stories about her first time in Paris and how she couldn’t wait for me to create my own special memories there, and look there I was!
2nd because I was with the best girlfriends a gal could ask for and travel with! Although they woke me up at the crack of dawn to go sight seeing EVERY morning! Lol
If you’re traveling from London to Paris I recommend taking the euro star. It’s much cheaper than a flight, no hassles, no standing in security check lines , and is super easy.Also the view from London to Paris is breathtaking seeing the country side !
The public WiFi is a little spotty in places so if you’re traveling a lot in other countries I just recommend spending that extra money to have data anywhere you go without having to rely on wifi.
I recommend booking an air bnb. It’s easy and it’s way cheaper than paying for a hotel that you’ll hardly be in. When booking an air bnb do you research make sure you are booking one that isn’t too far out from the central location you want to do all of your site seeing in. Doing this will also help you better get a cultural experience staying locally and the touristy one!
However I did have a bad experience once using air bnb, it randomly cancelled my friend’s and I stay the night before our trip which was so scary. Thankfully we were going to London first and had 5 days to figure it out but boy was that a stressful moment. In this case I would stay on top of your bookings and confirm you are all good to go with your host!
I also found out that the best food in the city were the hidden little gems near our air bnb! So be open to trying new and exciting foods nearby, even if they look a little sketchy on the outside those are really the spots with the best cuisine and the inside of the place will shock you !
Keep in mind that a lot of places already add gratuity within the bill and don’t tell you so there can be a chance you will over tip which happened to me! Also keep in mind that in some central locations in Paris they will charge you a dine in fee after a certain time which makes no sense. It’s about 4 euro which is silly! So if you care i’d ask before being seated.
I definitely recommend going down to Pigalle it’s very hipster-ish neighborhood, great vibes , great food and the party scene is on point! Beware people are allowed to smoke pretty much every even inside of establishments so if you are sensitive to smoke or have asthma you might want to steer clear of the clubs.
Side note: The trains are super easy to use so do not be afraid to be a local! You’ll save so much money by not ubering everywhere. The way I see it thats more money that could go towards shopping !LOL
Obviously the must go to’s are :
The Eiffel Tower - day and night( the light show is simply breathtaking , I cried)
The Louvre Museum Mona Lisa is a beauty in person ! (Recommend buying your tickets in advance)
The Arc De Triomphe near by is a cute little park for pictures!
You must see a Burlesque show whilst being there! The experience is unforgettable (I went to Lido)
Notre-Dame De Paris absolutely stunning
If you are traveling during the months of February /March like I did , be prepared to be COLD!!! Pack some Uniqlo , double up on socks and pack scarves and gloves!
When your trip is over and all of your souvenirs are all packed I would weigh your bag when flying out of Charles de galle! They seriously trip on you if your bag weighs more than it should even when you’re checking a luggage. I didn’t know that and I had to remove things out of my bag just so I could take it home with me it was a struggle so don’t make the same mistake I did!
If you have any questions or want more tips don’t be afraid to contact me!
“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire”
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