Many blogs and TikToks purport to uncover hidden gems in Paris but are not really hidden, or gems. On my most recent trip to Paris, France I found some true hidden gems that will let you see another side of Paris. Read along to see my favorite discoveries from my latest trip. Hidden Gems of ... Read More
Archives for July 2025
Trip Report: Paris in the Springtime
Location: Paris
Visiting Paris in spring means spring flowers, sunshine, and white wine in outdoor cafes. Or, if you’re me, it means very windy, gray days. I recently re-visited Paris for four days in the spring for a long weekend, did some shopping, and of course saw the sights. PARIS, ... Read More
Visiting Notre Dame de Paris After the Fire
Location: Notre Dame de Paris
The first time I visited the Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, I was 14 and on a two week “study abroad” trip to Paris with my high school. A group of us, clad in sweatshirts carrying Sony CD players, spent a few hours in an enormous crowd touring the cathedral. I took photos of the iconic ... Read More
