Enjoying the (Not So) Little Things

I decided to venture my way out to Versailles early one morning to enjoy the gardens. To be honest, I absolutely hate house/palace/castle tours. I find the architecture to be beautiful, but the inside feels replicated and staged. But the Versailles gardens were a...

Waking Up For the Sunrise at the Eiffel Tower

When my alarm loudly alerted me that it was 5am, I groaned at the thought of getting out of my hostel bunk bed. I also thought very seriously about rolling over and going back to sleep. But I pushed myself out of bed, threw on my shoes, and headed out the door....

Nailing This Tourist Thing

Whenever I arrive into a new city, one of the first things I do is take a Sandeman’s free walking tour. It gives me a good foundation of where things are located, general history, and tips. I honestly really recommend this method if you have the time. Hugo, our...

“Bonjour!” | Just Kidding, I Don’t Speak Any French.

So I know about three terms in French: Bonjour Au revoir Merci That list isn’t really getting me far in Paris, unfortunately. I basically need to download some knowledge rurl quick. My best motivation has always been the threat of public humiliation. I...

Fireworks and the Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day

Let’s discuss dumb luck and how much I have. For instance, I know that Bastille Day is in the summer, but to be honest, I couldn’t tell you the exact date. Fun fact – it’s July 14th. Also fun fact – I flew into Paris … on July 14th....