Looking for the perfect gift for the Francophile in your life? Here are a few French-inspired gifts, organized by interest, to guide your search. From cookbooks to art supplies to the perfect red lipstick, I have you covered. Best of…
Paris for Pennies: A Budget Travel Guide
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.
13 Unique Gifts From Paris That Will Make You Say, “Oh Là Là!”
13 of the most unique, thoughtful gifts you can bring home from Paris, France. These items make a great gift to yourself or to the Francophile in your life. Skip the gaudy Eiffel Tower trinkets and check out this list instead!
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…
Our Parisian Honeymoon – Part One
I have a ton of upcoming Paris posts to share, but first, I wanted to recap our most recent trip and provide a little context for the posts to come. Dan and I previously visited Paris together in May 2016….
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…
Four Days in Chaumont, France
It’s time once more (finally!!!) to write about one of my favorite destinations: France. If you’ve been following along on Instagram, then you’ve already gotten a little sneak peek of our latest adventures in the homeland! This time, Dan and…
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…