After Prague my sister Erica and I jumped on a train en route for another romantic city: Paris! To tell you the truth, I have never been a Paris-love-affair type as there are so many other cities I love… but this trip sure won me over. We had both been before so we opted out of all of the touristy sights and actually ended up spending most of our time exploring Le Marais (where we stayed—thanks to Erica who found us an adorable little apartment on Airbnb). Our mornings were spent drinking café while people watching, and our evenings were spent in about the same way—but with wine. It was perfect.
Before I lived in New York I knew it was one of those cities that would be completely different to live in then to visit as a tourist. And I’m so happy I was able to experience it as a local! I’ve felt that way about London, and now Paris. Erica and I are already scheming up a way to make it back soon, rent an apartment, and fully take in the museums, restaurants, quaint neighborhoods, and true Parisian lifestyle. Joie de vivre!
