A Loire Valley day trip from Paris is one of the easiest ways to escape the capital, and I’ve spent the last eight years figuring out every possible way to do it. My boyfriend is originally from Blois, and we lived in the Loire Valley together for six months before moving to Paris. Now we […]
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If you want to live out your fairytale dreams or explore centuries of art and architecture, the best castles in the Loire Valley are the place to do it. Most are only 90 minutes from Paris by train, making them an easy day trip or weekend getaway to tack onto your travels in France. My
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You can always find people shopping in Le Marais, and as someone who lives in Paris, it really is the first place I go when I need anything from clothes to gifts to home goods and beyond. If you’re visiting Paris or a local just looking to discover cool places, I’ve compiled a mega list
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I’ve lived in Paris for nearly three years, and whenever my friends come to visit, they always ask the same question: what’s the best hotel with an Eiffel Tower view? And you know what, I get it. I really do. If you’re travelling to one of the most iconic cities in the world, why wouldn’t
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If you only have one day in Paris, you can cover a surprising amount of ground on foot. This walking route takes you through central Paris past the city’s top landmarks with some of the best food, shopping, and viewpoints along the way. This one day in Paris itinerary is designed for first-timers or anyone
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Belleville is rapidly rising in Paris popularity, especially for visitors looking to break away from the tourist track and explore a more local side of the city. But beyond being a hip corner of this world capital, the best restaurants in Belleville are regularly recognized as among the best in Paris, drawing crowds to dig
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Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and as an American living in Paris, I faced a serious adjustment when I moved here. While I was used to full plates of pancakes, eggs, and bacon, the French opt for a simple, carb driven approach – pastries like croissants, half a baguette with butter and
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Welcome to my Chiang Mai travel guide, where you’ll find handpicked recommendations for accommodation, things to do, food and drink, unique experiences, and so much more. But before diving in, I want you to know why I’ve created this guide. I first visited Chiang Mai in 2014 as a bright eyed 17 year old on
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My first time renting a scooter in Chiang Mai completely changed the way I experienced the city. I had been to Chiang Mai several times before, but without the confidence to drive, I was limited to red trucks (songthaews) and the occasional taxi. This was before Grab became popular, so getting around was a mix
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The best Koh Yao Noi hotels range from jungle bungalows and beachfront villas to laid-back guesthouses, and after spending six weeks on the island, I’ve seen the lot of them. I split my trip between three different accommodations and toured dozens more, from locally run stays with hammock-strung porches to luxury retreats with sweeping sea
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Despite traveling to Thailand over ten times, I only discovered Koh Yao Noi this year, thanks to a couple of cool German guys I met in Chiang Mai who swore it was paradise. I decided to check it out and holyyyyy smokes they were not lying – what was meant to be a quick four
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The best hotels in Tangier are not the big ones you see lining the beach boardwalk… They’re the ones hidden in the alleyways of the Old City, down nondescript roads, and tucked behind corners you’d never think to look. After visiting the city over half a dozen times while living in Morocco and always struggling
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