Paris Without the Rush: A Slow Travel Guide
Paris has a way of pulling you in. There’s always something to see, something to do, something just a little further down the street. And it’s easy to fall into the rhythm of trying to fit it all in: museum after museum, neighborhood after neighborhood,…
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My Favorite Area to Stay in Paris (and Why I Always Come Back)
Paris has no shortage of beautiful neighborhoods. But after spending time in different parts of the city, there’s one area I keep coming back to, and it’s not for the reasons you might expect. It’s the stretch around the Sorbonne University, right…
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Best Day Trips from Paris: Easy Escapes Worth Taking
Paris is easy to enjoy. The cafés, the rhythm of the streets, the way a simple walk can turn into an entire afternoon… it’s enough on its own. But stepping just outside the city, even for a day, adds a completely different layer to the experience.…
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France Beyond Paris: Where to Go
Paris will always have its place. But some of the most memorable moments in France happen after you leave the city. When the pace softens. When the streets get quieter. When your days aren’t shaped by reservations and landmarks, but by light, appetite,…
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Gluten‑Free in Paris: What I Actually Ate
Paris has a reputation. Flaky croissants, crusty baguettes, pastries you can smell from halfway down the street – it’s not exactly the first place that comes to mind for gluten-free travel. And yet… I ate really well here. Not in a “I made it work”…
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Gluten-Free Guide to Paris: Where to Eat, What to Pack & How to Travel Stress-Free
Paris is known for bread, pastries, and long, lingering meals…which can feel a little intimidating if you’re gluten-free. But the reality? Paris has quietly become one of the most accommodating cities in Europe for gluten-free travelers. With the…
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Best Small Towns in France for Slow Travel
There’s something about small towns in France that invites you to slow down. It’s in the morning markets, the quiet cafés, the rhythm of daily life that doesn’t feel rushed or curated. These are the places where you don’t feel pressure to see everything,…
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France Travel Diaries: Fall 2025
This trip wasn’t a checklist or a highlight reel. It was a month of slow mornings, creative resistance, long walks, quiet meals, and learning how to listen to myself again: across Paris, the French countryside, and the northern coast. These posts are a…
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Coming Back to Paris: Macarons, Museums, and a Perfect Goodbye
After my coastal reset, I returned to Paris: this time staying near the Sorbonne, my favorite area in the city. My hotel upgraded my room, and it felt like a cozy cave: quiet, peaceful, and perfectly located. It was just the best! Here’s a peek…
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Trouville, Deauville & Honfleur: A Quiet Coastal Reset in Northern France
After the residency ended, I headed north for a change of scenery, and some quiet, restful time by the sea. Trouville and Deauville were exactly what I needed. I walked along the beach in Trouville‑sur‑Mer, wandered the shops in Deauville, and enjoyed…
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