Paris

I went to Paris in July 2008,and I only stayed there for 3 days, but I felt so attached and in love with it, as if I’ve been in Paris for years :-) The streets are lively and full of people laughing,talking,sitting in cafes; the buildings are so clean and beautiful, people are generally very friendly, the metro is organized, the diversity of Paris’ population is wonderful when you see White Frenchmen,Black Frenchmen,Arab Frenchmen,Asian Frenchman..etc and the city gives out a warm feeling that makes you feel at home :)

I loved to see the famous spots in Paris (the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre museum, Concorde..etc) but I was just completely mesmerized by the city itself (the roads,the inner neighbourhoods,the small restaurants) and the vibe it gave out; Parisians have every right to be proud of their city :)

The first time I went to Paris, I fell in love with it. The city is gorgeous, the people are lovely, and the art is amazing! Despite seeing such famous paintings as the Mona Lisa, my favourites by far were the Japenese bridges and water lilies by Monet. Having a picnik by the Eiffel tower is something I’ll never forget. This city will forever be filled with happy memories.

finally got to Paris, despite living in London for my whole life and having traveled to the likes of Australia, The US and Canada. So long overdue. Very charming place, nice people even if my french is quite rough and full of errors. Highlights include the cake shops, walking along the Seine, The Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame.

If people ask where you are from, Just say you from Canada.

I went to Paris when I was only 11, but it was my first big trip with my school, and it was my second trip aboad. Paris is beautiful wherever you go,the Eiffel Tower is totally bigger than you’d think and the whole of Paris is best at night, with the hundreds of fireflies and the Eiffel Tower all lit up, it’s the best!

Went here with my friend Tara in 2000.

“Oui, Oui!”

I was 20, inexperienced, and spent 3 days there by myself just to prove to myself I could survive traveling alone. I’m going back in November.

paris in august/black nights

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take a 10 day trip with 14 of my classmates from the eighth grade to Madrid, Barcelona, Provence, and Paris. It was wonderful. Theres no way I would be able to fit all the amazing details in this stupid little box. But it was just amazing. I had to cough up half the trip, $2,000, which seems like a lot but I stand by my decision 100%. The freedom my friends and I were allotted was amazing, we really got a chance to see the city, and museums, without being on a leash. It was also really fun being in another country with my best friend :) and experiencing it with her. Dinners were the best, the meals were preplanned because everything was paid in full in the beginning, regardless they were great. We stayed at very nice hotels, one was even a two story suite, in Provence. Imagine that. Four eighth grade girls in a five star hotel for two nights.

If you want to go to Paris, God damnit, don’t put it off.

The photo is of me and my friend Simone (me, left, Simone, right) at a flamenco show one night in Madrid. It was amazing, so much fun. We dressed up and everything :D. However, the waiters ended up serving us alcohol. Not so nice.