Most “top attractions” lists for the French capital suggest a boat tour of the Seine or other waterways in Paris. But since these sorts of sightseeing cruises are so commonplace– and hardly original– […]
Getting There & Transport
Paris Airport Taxis: How to Use Them (& Avoid the Bad Ones)
I still remember my first bad taxi ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport. I was returning home from a visit with family in California, lugging around suitcases so heavy I thought I might […]
Do You Really Need Travel Insurance for a Trip to Paris & France?
For this first article in a new series of practical tips I’ll refer to as “Paris Trip Planning Q&A”, let’s tackle a boring, but entirely necessary, question. Readers have often asked me this: […]
2019-2020 Strikes in France & Paris: Will Your Travel Plans be Affected?
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 and Eurostar networks. Grinding much traffic to a […]
Best Time of Year to Visit Paris? Truth is, There’s Charm in Every Season.
In all the years I’ve covered Paris, the question I’ve been asked more predictably than any other is “When do you recommend I go?” Again and again, I’ve disappointed those hoping for me […]