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 […]
Getting There & Transport
Why I Love Taking the Eurostar From Paris to London (& Why to Consider It)
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 […]
Best Paris Boat Tours & Seine Cruises: How to Book?
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 […]
How to Get From the Airport to Paris by Taxi (& Avoid Scams)
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 […]
Travel Insurance for France: What You Need to Know
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, […]
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 […]






