Although I do love winter and snow, I always welcome le Printemps (spring) with a smile and open arms! I actually love ALL seasons for different reasons, but now that spring has finally arrived, I can hardly wait to start planting all sorts of flowers and plants. I'm itching to get my hands in the READ MORE
A Carry-on Is All You Need
HOW TO TRAVEL WITH JUST A CARRY-ON Spring is finally here and I'm sure there are many of you in the midst of planning your spring and summer trips for this year. I'm doing the same! That being said if you're looking for packing tips, I'm here for you. I will admit that I learned some of this the READ MORE
18 Must-have Travel Accessories
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS TO MAKE YOUR TRIP EASIER Are you headed across the pond for the first time? Maybe you've been before, but it's been many years? I'll share with you some travel accessories that are "essential" to me as well as some niceties that make my travels easier and more READ MORE
22 UNWRITTEN RULES OF PARIS
Know Before You Go! Heading to Paris soon? Maybe for the 2024 Summer Olympics perhaps? Visiting a new place, or if you've been several times before, anywhere you go, there are those unwritten rules that you may or may not know about. Paris is no different. I have listed some unwritten rules READ MORE
Tipping In Paris and Throughout France
How should I tip? That is the question. This post will give you some invaluable tips for your first (or next) trip to France and how to know if you should leave a tip or not, and if so - how much. I'm not sure if you've heard or not, but there is an unspoken rule around tip etiquette in READ MORE
Paris in January
Well, my dear friends, I am so excited to have just visited to the most beautiful city in the world (in my opinion)! The hubs and I hopped on a jet across the Atlantic to one of our favorite places - PARIS! We often get asked, "Why do you always go to Europe (or more specifically France) for READ MORE
3 Cultural Tips for Your First Trip
Trying to decide where to go on vacation? Been dreaming of going to France someday, but you’re not too sure because you don’t know the language? Are you hesitant because you’ve heard that “the French don’t like Americans”? Does France just seem to be a distant dream? Take heart! France is an READ MORE
BONJOUR 2023!
I don’t know about you, but I’m not really one to make New Year’s resolutions. I do feel like the beginning of a new year is a bit like a breath of fresh air, but yet isn’t everyday a new beginning? Each morning, we have the choice to determine our mindset for the day. So back to READ MORE
Countdown to Paris
What's Not To Love About Paris In The Fall Guys and Gals! I can hardly wait to board that plane for Paris in about 2 weeks! Anyone that knows me knows that I get as giddy as a little school girl when it comes to travel... especially to my favorite - FRANCE! :D It's getting really tough for me to READ MORE
Paris à l’autumn ~ What to pack for Paris in the fall
This Francophile is getting so excited for Paris this fall! As I mentioned in a prior post, the planning phase is part of the fun for me. Figuring out what we're going to do and see gets my heart going! For this post, I want to share some tips on what to pack for Paris in the fall. If you READ MORE