Parisian Moments 

Two years ago my fiancée and I took a trip to London and decided to take the train to Paris for a day. Yes, one day. We visited as many tourist attractions as possible before catching the last train back to London. One day in Paris is certainly better than never going at all, but it’s definitely not enough time to see everything there is to see.

This visit was much more relaxing, we actually had enough time to sit at cafes and enjoy coffee and croissants each morning before heading to the museums. 

Along with photos from our trip, I’m sharing some travel tips to hopefully make your Parisian vacation a little easier. 

1.Try to learn the language. A little goes a long way and you’ll discover most Parisians speak English. I used Rosetta Stone to prepare for our previous trip (and our most recent one) and it definitely helped .

2. Purchase tickets to all attractions in advance. Not only will this save you time, it will also ensure you’re able to see the attractions you came so far to see. We purchased attraction tickets through this site and they arrived about a month before our trip. 3. When we weren’t exploring on foot, we used The Metro. Transit passes can be purchased ahead of time or upon your arrival. FYI, don’t let your ticket make contact with anything metal (keys, your iPhone etc) you’ll demagnetize it and it won’t work. I learned this the hard way. 

4. Experience the city the way you want to. Whenever we travel internationally (and even domestically) we always stay at a hotel in a neighborhood as opposed to a busy tourist or commercial area. Not only is it quiet, but it allows us to feel more at home. We also usually pick a hotel near a transit stop which seems to make our stay easier.

5. Lastly, don’t be afraid to explore and get lost. You’ll always find your way back and you might just find yourself in the process (or a least more cute cafes).