When traveling abroad, there are always many questions about all those little things that can create certain insecurities. How do I get to my hotel? Where do I buy a Metro ticket? Which shoes should I pack? Do I need a converter for my devices?
In this category, I cover everything that will assure you a smooth trip to Paris. The key is to know about the tweaks beforehand and to gather info before you go!
Public Transportation
Most travelers are having difficulties figuring out the Parisian public transport system and honestly, it’s not easy! Especially if you also have to figure out which ticket you need to buy and what is the most beneficial ticket option for your stay! Check the following guides and learn everything you need to know!
- How to get from CDG Airport to Paris? THE complete guide
- Ultimate guide to Paris’ Transportation System
- Paris by Bike – how to rent a Vélib!
Packing Guides
Packing for Paris can be tricky – the season in Paris might be an entirely different one than at home, and the fact that Paris is the world’s fashion capital is adding an extra layer of pressure. And this is without talking about potential converters or visas!
Check out the following packing guides to know more about what you need to bring to Paris!
- Best walking shoes for Paris
- What to wear in Paris? – Packing guide
- Paris essentials – don’t travel to Paris without these items!
Know before you go!
If all this is a bit too overwhelming, I get it! If you feel this way, read the following 2 posts, and you are good to go! These are the essentials everyone should know before traveling to Paris, and not much can go wrong anymore!
Blog Posts
5 ways to get from Charles de Gaulle airport to Paris – THE complete guide!
CDG to Paris – Last updated on 1st of October 2022 by Lena You are flying to Paris, isn’t that exciting?! Now you wonder of course how you’re getting from Charles de Gaulle airport to downtown Paris, right? I’m certain that transportation in Paris…
How to get from Paris to Disneyland
When your Paris vacation calls for an excursion to Disneyland Paris for some fun and magic, getting there is the first thing you have to plan. There are many modes of transfer from Paris to Disneyland, but it’s hard to tell which one is…
Disneyland to the Eiffel Tower – How to get there Best
Disneyland Paris can be an exciting vacation and fun for the whole family for days on end. Knowing that traveling from Disneyland Paris to Eiffel Tower is a pretty easy feat with how close the monument is. Thus, it’s hard not to take…
Pack for Paris: Essentials you need in 2022!
Packing list for Paris last update: 5th of July 2022 by Lena Salut Paris Traveler! Is your trip approaching, and you start to wonder what to pack for Paris? You’ve come to the right place! I put together a Paris Packing List for…
What NOT to do in Paris -23 (costly) Paris Mistakes you need to avoid!
The most common Paris Mistakes was last updated on the 31st of August 2022 by Lena When deciding on what to do in Paris, it is also essential to know what NOT to do in Paris as well. It’s a part of travel…
How to use the Parisian Metro in 2022!
The Paris Metro Guide was last updated on 12th August 2022 by Lena Very common questions in my Paris travel group (join here, it’s free!) are about how to get around in Paris, but also about what is the best Paris Metro pass…
Paris by bike – How to rent a bike in Paris in 2022!
Last updated on 15th of February 2022 by Lena Who would have thought that renting a bike in Paris would ever be a good idea? The days when cycling in Paris was mainly something for the brave, the drunk, or for bicycle couriers…
Scams in Paris! How to avoid the most common cons
Last updated on 21st September 2021 by Lena If you are traveling to Paris soon, read this post and know how to avoid the most common scams in Paris! Know better! Know how not to get scammed as a tourist. Whenever you are…
How to learn French – 23 tips to progress
Whether you’ve fallen in love with the French language or you are preparing a trip to Paris: It’s proven that learning French is one of the easiest languages to learn for English speakers! Isn’t it fantastic news and very motivating? However, a bit of…
Best walking shoes for Paris in 2022
Last updated on the 6th of June 2022 by Lena A city trip to Paris means inevitably that you’ll be on your feet all day long, and there is no bigger showstopper than uncomfortable shoes. But the question of what are the best walking…
Everything you need to know before traveling to Paris for the first time
If you are reading this, you are probably planning a trip that brings you for the first time to Paris! Isn’t that exciting? Paris is stunning, especially if it’s your first to Paris .. I remember spending my very first Parisian night at the…
What to wear in Paris 2020? Pack for a trip in style!
Updated August 2020 You booked your epic trip, you know what to do in Paris – and what not to do, and are now wondering what to wear in Paris? I know!! It can be so difficult to pick the right outfits for an…
