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Solo Travel Paris on a Budget: Great Wallet-friendly Options

Janice Waugh

March 28, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Here are great tips to solo travel Paris on a budget. From where to dine to what to see and do, we’ve got budget-friendly options for you.

Insider’s Guide: Unlocking The Magic Of Bordeaux, France

Janice Waugh

June 14, 2023 by Janice Waugh

After spending a month in Bordeaux, France Janice shares her top tips for an unforgettable Bordeaux experience.

Best Hotels in Paris for Solo Travelers: Reader Recommendations

Janice Waugh

September 9, 2022 by Janice Waugh

Now is the time to go to Paris – before the 2024 Olympics. Here’s your list of the best hotels and hostels in Paris for solo travelers.

Paris to Normandy: A River Cruise in Photos

July 8, 2019 by Tracey Nesbitt

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My first river cruise, a culinary-themed excursion from Paris to Normandy, could not have gone better! Here are some of the highlights.

Solo Travel the Loire Valley: 500th Anniversary of the French Renaissance

Janice Waugh

May 22, 2019 by Janice Waugh

The 500th Anniversary of the French Renaissance would be a great time to enjoy a château walking tour in the Loire Valley. If those walls could talk!

Rome and Paris in One Trip: Two of Europe’s Top Destinations

Janice Waugh

April 1, 2019 by Janice Waugh

Planning a trip to Rome and Paris? Wondering when to go, where to stay, how to travel between them, what to do… here’s what you need to know.

La Fete de la Musique: A Summer Solstice Festival in France

Janice Waugh

January 28, 2019 by Janice Waugh

La Fête de la Musique in France is the day when everyone takes to the streets for music. It was on my bucket list of experiences. Here’s what you need to know.

Self-Guided Tour: The Pleasure of Your Own Pace

Janice Waugh

September 26, 2018 by Janice Waugh

The pleasure of the self-guided tour I took in France lingers with me, primarily because I set my own pace and there was plenty of time to linger at whim.

Travel Solo on a Self-Guided Walking Tour: See France Slowly

Janice Waugh

July 18, 2018 by Janice Waugh

Travel solo on a self-guided walking tour and the world slows down. In my case, I saw France at the speed of my feet. Here’s how a self-guided tour works.

True Relaxation Found Walking Through Vineyards

Janice Waugh

July 4, 2018 by Janice Waugh

On a self-guided walking tour of the Loire Valley in France I discovered the truest form of meditative relaxation in the simple process of navigation.

A One-Day Walking Tour of Lyon

Janice Waugh

November 27, 2017 by Janice Waugh

With only one day available to me, I had to take in as much of the city as possible. That meant walking! Here’s my one-day walking tour of Lyon, France.

A Day in Monet’s Gardens

Janice Waugh

October 9, 2017 by Janice Waugh

About an hour outside of Paris is Monet’s Gardens, a day-trip well-worth taking whether you like gardens, art or simply want a break from the city.

Solo Travel Destination: La Coulée Verte, Paris

April 21, 2016 by Guest

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This Solo Travel Society member says that a stroll in la Coulée verte, the world’s first elevated park will make all the difference to your Paris trip.

Solo Travel Destination: Chartres, France

July 11, 2014 by Guest

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Lovely, tranquil Chartres comes highly recommended by this Solo Travel Society member for the architecture, stained glass, trompe l’oeil-and macarons!

Friendly Paris: Exploring the Real Paris with a Greeter

Janice Waugh

December 4, 2013 by Janice Waugh

Paris is not known for being friendly but, explore the city with a volunteer Paris Greeter and you will most certainly discover warm, friendly people as well as a perspective on Paris that otherwise remains hidden.

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