Only have a long weekend in Paris? Head to the Marais! One of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, this charming and trendy part of Paris, located in the 3e and 4e arrondissements, is perfect for those looking to soak up some Parisian culture without as many tourists.
Category: Gap Year
12 Things to Do in Paris (That Aren’t Museums)
Whether you’ve seen every possible museum in Paris or you’d simply rather not spend your time strolling down endlessly long corridors of art, this post is for you. Here are my 12 favorite things to do in Paris that are not museums.
Monet’s Gardens: Photo Series
Check out my photo series on Claude Monet’s Gardens in Giverny, France, located just outside of Paris! The perfect day trip!
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My Gap Year in Review
When I started to consider a gap year after getting into college, I realized that there are only benefits. Detours on the path of life are often our greatest moments, and they can even help us regain focus in whatever we decide to do next. Here’s why I took a gap year, and why you should consider one too:
A Month in a Fijian Village
During my gap year, I wanted to try something that would push me outside of my comfort zone, and so I signed up for a one month program in a remote Fijian Village. Keep reading to hear about my experience.
A Month in Fiji: Video
Check out this video of the highlights from the month I spent in a Fijian village with Think Pacific! Stay tuned for a full post about my experience in Fiji!
Best Paris Restaurants
Your ultimate guide for the best Paris restaurants! Crêpes to falafel, brunch to fine dining
Weekend in Positano: Photo Series
Last November, I got to visit the gorgeous Positano, Italy, located on the Amalfi Coast. This angelic destination was a perfect weekend getaway from Paris. Here are my photos and a brief itinerary:
5 Paris Museums You Cannot Miss
There are over 100 museums in Paris (130 to be exact), but here are the 5 that you absolutely cannot miss while there
A Weekend in Marseille
Being in Paris longterm, I was looking to spend my weekends exploring other parts of France. I have spent some time in Cannes, hence my initial attraction to France’s southern coast, but was looking for something new. That’s when I came across Marseille! Just a 3 1/2 hour train ride from Paris, Marseille is a…
Two Weeks of Group Travel in Europe
A few weeks ago, I finished a 2-week trip around Europe with Education First (EF) Gap Semester. After partaking in a weekend-long orientation in New York, the 55 of us departed for Europe to travel around London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Barcelona. Although I have been to all of these cities except Barcelona, I got to…
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