Reflecting on our trip to Paris (which was also my first trip to France), I'm thinking back about a few things that surprised me during our time in that lovely city.

Feeling intimidated by French fashion? If you're wondering what to pack for Paris, check out my easy tips on the staples you do not want to forget. 

Helping you fit in with the stylish Italians with these handy tips! You'll learn how to pack for Italy and how to put it all together once you're there!

Thinking of visiting the most beautiful collection of religious history in all of Paris on your next trip to France? Check out these quick and easy tips before your trip to Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dame! 

Paris's most famous street is on every first-time tourist's "to-see" list. But, at least for me, I felt a bit intimidated by it - would it be mobbed by my fellow tourists? Would the lines be so long that I couldn't get into the shops? What exactly should I expect?

Planning a trip to France? Use these simple tricks and your manners will surely impress even the Parisians!

Montmartre is the quintessential Parisian neighborhood - a must-see on your visit to the City of Light. If you want to avoid crowds, see all the most important sights, and stay safe, check out these tips!

An incredibly easy day trip from Paris, Chartres is a gorgeous small "chocolate box" town, with the feel of the French countryside.

Considering visiting the resting place of as many as a million Parisians, now one of the most visited cemeteries in the world? Established in 1804, the cemetery was named for the confessor to King Louis VIX, "the Sun King", Pere (Father) de la Chaise, who lived on the site where the chapel now sits. Check out these tips before your next visit!

If you're looking for an easy and enjoyable day trip from Paris, look no further than the charming town of Fontainebleau and its adjacent Chateau de Fontainebleau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll enjoy all the beauty and grandeur of an iconic French Chateau, without the hordes of crowds at Versailles.