Paris Is ‘Still Paris’

Travel Blog  •  Eva Holland  •  05.09.08 | 9:24 AM ET

imageWe noted recently that, given the weak dollar, American travelers are looking beyond the usual Western Europe destinations. That’s fine, but it’s nice to hear about one traveler who’s holding firm. In a letter from Paris posted on the South Florida Sun-Sentinel travel blog, sports writer Charles Bricker writes: “Damn the exchange rate ... It’s still Paris. The parks and the sidewalks are free, the weather is in the 80s and where else would you rather be?” Good point.

Photo by pedrosimoes7 via Flickr (Creative Commons).

Tags: Europe, France, Paris

Eva Holland is co-editor of World Hum. She is a former associate editor at Up Here and Up Here Business magazines, and a contributor to Vela. She's based in Canada's Yukon territory.


4 Comments for Paris Is ‘Still Paris’

John M. Edwards 05.09.08 | 2:42 PM ET

Hi Eva:

I lived in Paris (and France in general) for a couple of years, and I too would rather be there—but, ah, not in the springtime, but when Parisiennes go on summer holiday and the streets are filled with tourists and backpackers—all of whom speak fluent English!

“Un verre de ew, please?” a freund of mine struggles in translation.

We better learn how to hold our water before we criticize the fine art of French food—foood being the finest of the fine arts.

John M. Edwards

ethelene s. stubbs 05.09.08 | 11:05 PM ET

Hi, I was in Paris in 2005 and I was being transported to Germany to be put on the new ship THE NCL PRIDE OF AMERICA the first ship built for America in 50 years . It was a wonderful time and I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THAT.

Family Travel Girl 05.11.08 | 10:28 PM ET

Hi Eva!  My family was in Paris over Spring Break in April.  I agree that with a little planning and flexibility, a great time can be had in Paris for a reasonable amount of money.  One suggestion is to skip the car rentals and taxis; ride the metro!  Not only do you learn how to get around like a real Parisienne, but you save a boatload of cash!  Trying to eat a quick lunch on a budget?  Kids love hot, delicious, (and frugal) street vendor crepes. Mmmm!  Viva la France!

MarilynTerrell 05.12.08 | 12:37 PM ET

NatGeo Traveler has a Free Paris feature to help you save money there
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/deals/freeparis0803.html

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