How to Explore Paris, France for First-Timers

January 5, 2026.Reading time 10 minutes.

Avenue de Camoens Paris France by Mia Lupo

Originally published on May 13, 2019, this blog post may have been edited for clarity and updated with relevant travel information and links. With the right itinerary and attitude, “Paris is always a good idea.” I recently saw a discussions thread pop up on my Facebook from a women’s travel group. A member had asked if […]

How to Plan a Bachelorette Trip to Paris, France

January 5, 2026.Reading time 23 minutes.

Tips and tricks on how to plan a bachelorette party or a special girl’s trip in Paris, France

Exploring Pigalle and the 9ème Arrondissement in Paris, France

April 4, 2024.Reading time 20 minutes.

Explore dining, destinations, and more in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Paris Revisited: A Study Abroad Epilogue

February 1, 2024.Reading time 32 minutes.

After studying abroad in Paris, France, I had no idea how much it would impact my life. This post shares a round-up of the historic places and monuments visited during the short-term study abroad in January 2014.

Saying ‘Au Revoir’ to Paris—For Now

January 31, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

Originally published on February 1, 2014, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Paris, France in partnership with Salve Regina University and AIFS Abroad.

Paris, Day 23: Père Lachaise, Vogue Café and the Last Walkabout

January 31, 2024.Reading time 9 minutes.

Originally published on February 1, 2014, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Paris, France in partnership with Salve Regina University and AIFS Abroad.

Paris, Day 22: Latin Quarter and Bateau Mouche Tour

January 31, 2024.Reading time 12 minutes.

Originally published on January 31, 2014, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Paris, France in partnership with Salve Regina University and AIFS Abroad.

Paris, Day 20: Morning in Le Marais and Musée d’Orsay

January 31, 2024.Reading time 9 minutes.

Originally published on January 31, 2014, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Paris, France in partnership with Salve Regina University and AIFS Abroad.

Paris, Day 19: La Cité de l’Architecture & du Patrimoine and Les Deux Magots

January 31, 2024.Reading time 8 minutes.

Originally published on January 31, 2014, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Paris, France in partnership with Salve Regina University and AIFS Abroad.

Paris, Day 18: Café Lakanal

January 31, 2024.Reading time 2 minutes.

Originally published on January 26, 2014, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Paris, France in partnership with Salve Regina University and AIFS Abroad.