17 Feb 2017

Sunny In Paris France

Hello world, Happy New Year to you all! I know it been awhile. I was in West Africa, Sierra Leone for five weeks visiting family and I wanted to be in the moment as much as I could. 

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Before traveling to Sierra Leone, I was in Paris for few days. Surprisedly, this was my first time in Paris because I’ve always wanted to visit Paris with my romantic partner (cheesy I know) and guess what?…. I went to Paris ALONE! 

It turns out I LOVE Paris. Like many people, I will have to admit that Paris is the city of love and one of the most romantic places in the world. I spent the day wandering among some of the main attractions, stopping for café lattes and macaroons, shopping in the boutique stores and generally loving every corner of this gorgeous city. 

HISTORY

Paris is more than 2,000 years old. Gauls of the Parisii tribe settled there between 250 and 200 BC and founded a fishing village on an island in the river that is the present-day Ile de la Cité — the center around which Paris developed. Paris is often referred to as “The City of Light” (La Ville Lumière), both because of its leading role during the Age of Enlightenment, and more literally because Paris was one of the first European cities to adopt gas street lighting. Famous for being a global fashion hub, and it is also known for its world-renowned cuisine. Paris is also famous for many of its attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, The Louvre and Moulin Rouge.

BEFORE TRAVELING TO PARIS

Visa:U.S. and Canadian citizens planning to travel to France for short visits of 90 days or less do not need visas to enter the country. A valid passport is sufficient

Not all Parisians are rude. Nor do they hate Americans: Now, I am certainly not guaranteeing that you will only run into totally charming and polite people during your trip to France, but I do think people assume they will get poorer treatment in Paris than most actually do. Contrary to popular belief, not all French hate Americans. In fact, especially among the younger generation (many of whom love American pop culture), seeing an American is a great excuse to practice their English and discuss American movies and music.

At least try to speak French:No, you don’t have to take a bunch of French classes before you go, but learning a few key phrases, even if it is only “parlez-vous anglais?” (do you speak English?) is probably a good idea. The French tend to admire those who at least give an effort to speak a few words of French, before assuming everyone speaks English. Sure, you may have a bad accent and butcher it, but most Parisians will probably appreciate the effort and then switch into English

Elevate your sense of casual: Yes, I understand the need to be comfortable when traveling and spending a day walking around Paris, but that does not mean you should be wearing athletic shorts, socks and white tennis shoes around Paris. Paris is a fashion capital and the French are a notoriously fashionable and well-dressed group. While you certainly don’t have to wear heels around the city or dress head to in designer duds, you may also feel awfully out of place in your cut-offs, t-shirt and flip-flops in Paris.

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I stayed at Le Metropolitan. This 4-star hotel is close to Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. The hotel itself was amazing, the amenities were delightful, the room was beautiful, and the location was hard to beat. Views of the Eiffel Tour from the balcony were magnificent. The staff was incredibly friendly and as a solo traveler, they were more than happy to provide assistance with any questions I had. I would highly recommend this hotel!

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Thanks to Le Metropolitanfor providing cell phone with unlimited 4G data and unlimited calls, I explored Paris like a local.

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After another breakfast of croissants and fresh fruits in bed, it was time for more exploring but this time with an amazing photographer Herve Mouyal.

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The next day, I spent most of the morning indoor, exploring the hotel.

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I had dinner at an Italian restaurant close to the hotel.

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I went to Paris without much expectation but instantly fell in love with this city.It turns out it’s true what Audrey Hepburn said. Paris always is a good idea. I hope this post help inspires you all to visit Paris.

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