There were five of us in Paris, some for the first time. It was early May, we were in a beautifully curated Parisian apartment on the top floor of a building in the 11th Arrondesmont, and not one of us could have afforded the place alone. Split five ways, it came to less than a mediocre hotel room each. When four friends decided go on a little girlfriend getaway and...
I’ve been to Paris four times now, and each visit still surprises me. But your first time visit to Paris? That one is sacred. You want to do it right. Not rushed, not over-scheduled, not standing in the wrong line for two hours because you didn’t know about timed entry tickets.
If you’re planning your first trip to Paris — or even your fifth — you’re probably wondering what you absolutely cannot miss. After traveling to Paris a few times and currently planning my next trip in a few months, I’ve gathered a list of my favorite experiences in Paris that truly capture the heart, beauty, and rhythm of the City of Light. These aren’t just tourist...
Post updated July 2026 I often get asked if I know of any great travel groups for women that bring together like-minded solo women travelers. I always recommend trying a group tour if you are skittish about planning and traveling on your own. I joined a large group tour when I took my first trip to Paris in 2011 and it opened my world up to new friendships and a self...
Bonjour! This love letter to Paris is all about that sacred Parisian fashion accessory…the scarf They are everywhere! Souvenir shops, the department stores, and the tiny boutiques. Scarves are a thing in Paris. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on my first scarf when I went to Paris for the first time. I told myself I was going to come home with more than...