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A few video clips of the Paris I love – I hope you enjoy this video I created :-)
Welcome to Paris travel tips with me – Teena Hughes!
Which season is your favourite in the City of Love and Light?
My preference is just before, during, or at the tail end of Paris’ summer time.
I live in Australia (north of Brisbane, the beach is 40 mins drive to the east), and I “pop over” to Paris every year or so, and I stay for around six weeks – but once COVID-19 appeared I haven’t been for a few years now unfortunately
July 2023 – Update
I’ve started dreaming about visiting Paris again, and it’s a delicious feeling :D
To keep my mind on all things Frenchified, I’ve designed some new Paris-related artwork, and the first item will be released into the wild this week. I would love to introduce my new Paris Eiffel Tower Coaster, soon to be accompanied by other gorgeous items with the same design!
These items will be appearing on my new Store very soon! Stay tuned!
Memories of Travelling to Paris
The trip from where I live in Brisbane to Paris was 36 hours (prior to COVID in 2020), and more recently the thought of being quarantined in other countries on the way to (and from) France meant that international travel for me was not happening any time soon.
It’s now July 2023, and lots of my friends are travelling overseas again, so maybe I’ll do the same this year or next.
Please stay safe wherever you are and follow the recommendations to protect yourself and others. Sending lots of hugs and hope to see you at some point in the future 💜
Travelling from Australia to France
This adventure usually takes about 36 hours of travelling by plane from Australia via China or the Middle East, arriving in Paris (absolutely exhausted and exhilarated at the same time!), and filled with excitement at tasting a fresh croissant or pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant) on my first morning.
- I enjoy staying in apartments which I rent via AirBnB or through friends, and my goal is to get to know the neighbourhood as a local for 4 to 6 weeks, which for me is Parisian bliss!
What about you? Have you been, are you planning or returning? Let me know :-)
Are you wondering what to pack for your visit to Paris?
If you are in Paris or planning to be any time soon, that’s fantastic news!
Let me share some of my favourite places, restaurants, cafes and things to do in the City of Love – also known as the City of Light.
PS – sometimes places go out of business, or sell and become branded with a new name, so if you discover this please do email me and let me know – I’ll update this website with the new info, and a huge thank you to YOU! 💜
Read more about the yummy French breakfast I made at home in Australia recently >>
What else is happening this month in Paris?
Pop over here to read some of what’s on this month in the City of Love and Light >>
And what about coffee?
Would you like to start learning how to order coffee in Paris? Easily fixed — I made a video so you can learn what to say in French :-)
Please do click the video below to get started …
Read all the coffee phrases here >>
Paris has a special place in my heart …
Hi I’m Teena Hughes, I’m an Australian who loves Paris (currently living on the east coast of Australia in a beach suburb near Brisbane!), and I know you’re probably looking for quick ways to find information for your trip, so let me help you.
In my website you’ll find articles and stories I’ve written about my yearly trips to Paris, where I spend about six weeks catching up with friends, and hosting fun Adventures in Paris! The photo below shows a fabulous little cafe I found called THANK YOU MY DEER (how cool is that??) — do pop in, and let me know what you think!
I made this little video below — I do hope you enjoy it!
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And here are all the buttoms to find all the juicy information about Paris, France on my website – have fun, and do please send me a question if you need any help! Talk soon, cheers, Teena!
Where do I …?
I can help you plan your visit, decide where to sleep (apartments, hotels, B&Bs), where to eat, what to drink. I’ve even created some videos and audio bites so you can learn to speak French (with a few French phrases), and know how to order coffee in Paris(one of my favourite pastimes is drinking coffee in outdoor cafés!).
How do I find …?
Once you’ve answered all the “where” questions, you might want to know about the Paris city map (and the 20 arrondissements/districts), getting around in Paris, what to eat from all the famous French food, and things to do. Perhaps visit the multicultural hidden Parisfor delicious ethnic food and flavours.
What about kids & tours?
I’ll share with you information about family vacations in Paris (and plenty of stuff in Paris for kids to do), all tours and attractions, the Paris schedule of what’s on each month, and places to visit within an hour’s distance (a list of 10 daytrips outside Paris).
Packing for Paris
If you’re not sure about what to pack, I’ve created some Checklists of different travel packing tips for women, men and carry-on baggage. Plus tips on online banking, internet cafés and email, passports, cellphones/mobile phones – even tips about your prescription glasses.
Questions & answers
Many folks have asked me questions about all kinds of things to do with Paris and France, so I share those with you too – maybe you’ll find answers to yours! Learn about French culture, French love phrases, and French phrases for buying drinks.
Off the beaten track
You’ll find fabulous places to drink the best hot chocolate in Paris, wander through ancient covered walkways lined with quaint little shops, where to find soy latte (yes, you can!), and one of my favourite Paris tours is a barge cruise which goes UNDER Bastille – take a picnic with you! Whatever you plan for your trip to Paris, leave plenty of room for serendipity, meeting the locals, watching the world go by from an outdoor café and simply enjoying yourself; most importantly of all – have fun!
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