How to create enchanting memories in Paris on a budget. All the best ways to save on hotel, transportation, sightseeing, dining and more.
25 Incredible Free Things to Do in Paris
Looking to visit Paris on a budget? You’re not alone. Paris is regarded as one of the most expensive cities in the world, but that doesn’t mean you need to break the bank in order to enjoy it. There are tons of free things to enjoy around Paris, from gardens and flea markets to some of the city’s most beloved landmarks. Here are 25 of the best free things to do in Paris.
Visiting Claude Monet’s Home & Gardens in Giverny
In planning our most recent trip to France, a day trip to the village of Giverny was one of the only things on my must-do list. Like so many other visitors before us, we went to Giverny, located in the…
An Elegant Getaway at the Hôtel & Spa Royal Madeleine
When Dan and I started planning our most recent trip to Paris, finding the perfect place to stay was at the front of my mind. I’ve stayed in a four star hotel in the 2nd arrondissement and a quirky Airbnb…
Discovering the Magic of Disneyland Paris
When I was very young, I visited Disneyland Paris with my family. It was one of my last trips to France as child, and I’m sorry to say I don’t remember most of it. All I have are the snapshots…
Our Parisian Honeymoon – Part Two
This is a continuation of our honeymoon recap in Paris. Read part one here. May 27 On our fourth day in Paris, Dan and I woke up early and took a day trip to Disneyland Paris! We live in Orlando…
Finding Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières
Ever since my first French lesson at age 14, I’ve had a running list of once-in-a-lifetime things I want to experience while in France. I want to see the famous Paris plages, visit Mont Blanc in Chamonix, and picnic along the…
Five Dream Honeymoon Destinations
Over the past year and a half, you may have noticed that I haven’t been traveling nearly as much as I’d like. The biggest reason, as I’ve mentioned before, is that I got married earlier this year, and prioritized saving…
How to Make the Most of Five Days in Paris
Paris is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With so much to taste, see and experience, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the possibilities. I recently returned from a five day trip to…
Blogaversary Round Two: Looking Back on a Year of Travel & Storytelling
Today, Adventuring the Great Wide Somewhere turns two years old! A small part of me can’t believe it’s been two years already. As a part-time traveler with a full-time job and minimal spending money, two years is a long time…
The Roman Forum: A Window to the Past
This is it…the last blog post about my spring trip to Europe with Dan! I meant to write this a lot earlier. In fact, my goal was to wrap up the Euro trip recap before 2017 arrived, but that didn’t…
Getting Lost At the Musée du Louvre
The Louvre is one of the most popular museums in the world. Those who don’t know it by name are sure at least to recognize the iconic and controversial glass pyramid that sits in the middle of the courtyard and houses…