I’m terrible at packing. I think I get so stressed out about what to include and what to leave at home that I just put it off until last minute. In fact, half the time I’m throwing things in my carry on as I’m walking out the door. The more I’ve traveled the more I’ve learned the value of a well-packed carry on. Packing the essentials ensures that you have everything you need for a comfortable flight that will literally fly by (see what I did there).
I’m not sure many people can say they’ve been stranded in Paris. I can and boy does it damper your vacation.
My first trip to Paris was with my absolute best friend in the world when, one fall, we took a girl’s trip to London and Paris. My BFF had been there for a day or two once before so she definitely had a sense of the city. She spent the entire time we were in Paris eyeballing my purse to make sure I wasn’t the victim of a pick-pocketing incident. Growing up in rural Ohio, I didn’t really think much about leaving my purse hanging on the backs of chairs in restaurants or letting my purse sit in front of me on the floor on the metro. Following her lead, I made a conscious effort to protect my belongings from theft.
Paris is really one of the best places I’ve ever been. Whenever I go on vacation, I always try to squeeze in a visit- even if it’s just a long layover! The best part about Paris (in my humble opinion) is that there is absolutely something for everyone. There is so much to do and see you could easily spend a week or two and not see it all. However, if you only have a few days I suggest putting the following at the top of your list to make the most of your trip. May I present my personal top 10 MUSTS while visiting the city of lights:
