You can get stunning views of Paris from many places, and you don’t have to pay for all of them. Many dream of traveling to Paris and staying somewhere with views of the Eiffel Tower. If you have a budget to splurge for a room with a view, you should definitely go for it. But […]
Getting Versailles tickets is a must, and even more so you need timed entrance ones or else you will be stuck in line for hours. When it comes to palaces and castles, it’s hard to imagine anything more grand than Versailles. This is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. Within easy reach […]
What are the most common Paris scams? I like to think I am too seasoned a traveler to fall for scams but, with hindsight, it was not too long ago that I fell for one of the most classic scams in Bangkok for which I ended up paying an extortionate price for a boat ride […]
Are you planning a week in Paris? Great news! That’s just about the right amount of time to spend there – though granted, I could spend months at end there without never getting bored. I am sure that in that week you will fall in love with it (as I did) and resolve to go […]
There are many nice things to do in Montmartre, Paris. If there is one neighborhood you should not miss when visiting Paris, that’s Montmartre. Home to artists, a popular set for movies (more about that in a bit), Paris’ 18th arrondissement is all about cobbled alleys, quaint cafés, hidden corners with incredible, charming views and […]
There are many excellent day trips from Paris that you can easily do independently, by public transportation or car, or on a guided tour. All it takes is deciding where you want to go, and how. Paris is a fantastic city. It will take you days to explore it, for there are many interesting attractions, […]
