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Getting There & Transport

How to Plan a Trip to Paris: Our Full Advice & Travel Tips

by Courtney Traub | July 1, 2026
How to Plan a Trip to Paris: Our Full Advice & Travel Tips
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For whatever reason, many first-time visitors to the French capital find themselves feeling a bit nervous during the trip-planning stage. Paris has certainly gained a […]

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Why I Love Taking the Eurostar From Paris to London (& Why to Consider It)

by Courtney Traub | September 1, 2023
Why I Love Taking the Eurostar From Paris to London (& Why to Consider It)
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As someone who travels frequently between France and the UK, I can’t count the number of times I’ve hopped on a Eurostar train from Paris […]

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Best Paris Boat Tours & Seine Cruises: How to Book?

by Courtney Traub | July 8, 2024
Best Paris Boat Tours & Seine Cruises: How to Book?
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Most “top attractions” lists for Paris, including our own, suggest booking a boat tour of the Seine river or other waterways in the capital. But […]

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How to Get From the Airport to Paris by Taxi (& Avoid Scams)

by Courtney Traub | September 19, 2025
How to Get From the Airport to Paris by Taxi (& Avoid Scams)
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I still remember my first (and last) scam taxi ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport. I was returning home from a visit with family in […]

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Travel Insurance for France: What You Need to Know

by Courtney Traub | January 25, 2023
Travel Insurance for France: What You Need to Know
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For this first article in a series of practical tips I’ll refer to as “Paris Trip Planning Q&A“, let’s tackle a boring, but entirely necessary, […]

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2019-2020 Strikes in France & Paris: Will Your Travel Plans be Affected?

by Courtney Traub | November 29, 2022
2019-2020 Strikes in France & Paris: Will Your Travel Plans be Affected?
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Starting in early December, 2019, major transportation strikes in France have severely affected trains, Paris metro and bus service, some flights to and from France […]

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