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2 Days in Paris, For the Return Visitor
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2 Days in Paris, For the Return Visitor

If you’ve visited Paris before and are returning for just a couple of days, maybe as part of a multi-destination vacation, then this blog post is for you! Here we assume that you’ve already visited the most famous landmarks and so instead we spend time on…

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Best Views of Paris
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Best Views of Paris

Besides where to find the best croissants and baguettes, a frequently asked question of visitors in Paris is where to go for the most beautiful views of the city. Honestly, you really can’t go wrong because Paris seen from whatever viewpoint is always amazing. But for those who like to have a game plan for where to get that best Instagram shot, here are…

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Are You Passport Ready?
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Are You Passport Ready?

Imagine that you have your booking confirmation, your new crossbody travel bag from Amazon, you’ve already broken in your new walking shoes, and you’ve even managed to fit everything inside your suitcase and you’re ready to go. You’re at the airport check-in and..

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Bordeauxthèque Paris
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Bordeauxthèque Paris

For those who are traveling to Paris, especially if you’re into wine, this place is not to be missed. La Bordeauxthèque is the wine cellar of Galeries Lafayette situated across the street (also not to be missed). It serves as a retailer as well as a wine museum featuring the most exclusive and sophisticated Grands Vins…

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From Food Trucks to Haute Cuisine
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From Food Trucks to Haute Cuisine

By no means am I a culinary expert. I have nowhere near the training or experience to consider myself a food or restaurant critic. But how can one go to Paris and not talk about food, right? In the past, with the exception of “take away” foods such as falafels, quiches, or sandwiches…

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The Great Challenge
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The Great Challenge

For well over a decade, the Musée du Louvre in Paris has posed probably one of the greatest challenges for me. I remember the first time that I visited some years ago, I thought it was fun and exciting, probably because it was also my first trip to Europe. So of course it was great…

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Day Trip to Champagne
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Day Trip to Champagne

Many visitors when they come to Paris take advantage of the easily accessible train system and go on day trips to places like Giverny, Chartres, Normandy, and of course the various Chateaux (e.g. Versailles or Fontainebleau). But did you know that the Champagne region also makes for a fun day…

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