December 21, 2024

People used to steer me away from visiting Paris for years because it’s pricey, unsafe, dirty and generally not worth it. But I just got back from there, and you know what? I loved it (as a tourist)! Especially at Christmas time when the city is all lit up. It felt like being in the European New York, but way more fancier. I think it’s the most beautiful city I’ve visited so far.

OK, it’s pricey! But… the streets were clean (seriously). I felt safe walking around different districts at night. The public transport was great — convenient and fast. The architecture was breathtaking. And the French people were kind and helpful.

A completely different experience from what I expected.