Visit France
One place I have always wanted to visit was France. I had an opportunity once to go to France and Spain for a summer, but I couldn’t gather tha $1200 in time. After that Jay and I decided we would go on our own, but I can guess it will be considerably more expensive when not part of a tour. I really envy those who get to backpack through Europe for a year or so.
I don’t know anything about getting a hotel in France, but I imagine it’s much like getting one in America. There are websites where you can book online, and that’s how I prefer to do it anyway. I’m a little scared about all the price differences and such, it seems like there’s a real learning curve your first time out of the states. The only time I have ever gone to another country is Canada.
I think if I were to go to France I would have to get my hotel in Paris. Although, the Nice hotels do seem to be a bit cheaper. I took French for 5 years in school but I’d be lucky to remember anything about the country itself. That kind of bothers me, too, because all through school I was learning how to speak this language and learning nothing about the country, its culture, or its people.
Have you ever been to France? Was it amazing?
I’ve been to France. It’s amazing, well because i live in Wales (UK) it’s much cheaper to get there and much quicker. I’ve been with my school,my family and my friends family. You’d love it if you went =] Xx
January 13th, 2008 at 10:04 amHey there!
Well, this certainly has got to be one of the most INSPIRING things I have read online all day. Finally someone who blogs about things I am interested in. Let me tell you, French culture is ABSOLUTELY beautiful. YOU will LOVVVVE it.
Though, please… I wouldn’t recommend spending the whole time in Paris. Paris is beautiful, but there are other gorgeous places to go to in France. My other half is French and lived in Paris for about 6 years… For non-French people the Paris experience can be really daunting and intimidating, the people can seem BITCHY, but please don’t feel like that
sometimes French culture can come across that way, but generally some French people are a little bit reserved about people. Just letting you know so you have a fabulous time.
Try to locate a place to stay that is not TOO close to tourist attractions…
This way you will get to have a real French experience. Rather than having too many tourists around, and people who will treat you like a tourist.
I would go to Paris for a week, and then head off to the south of France. Check out the country side!
I think it has different, more cultural qualities.
Also…
Europe can be a bit daunting for first time travelers… Another good suggestion is…
I read that you haven’t left the states yet? That’s okay!
Visit a French colony first, like Tahiti, French Polynesia. It’s just a few hours away from the states and you’ll get a taste of French culture and people there first in a smaller, safer, easier location.
Love the photo in your post ! by the way. It’s really beautiful.
My last recommendation is: Just be really open, be your self, but go all out and try new things. People LOVE like this. And gravitate a bit away from all the tourist hot spots, because you’ll find that the experience won’t be as real as you want it to be.
HAVE FUN.
July 26th, 2008 at 9:44 pmDakota
p.s I just got back from Tahiti…
I wrote LOADS of posts about it in my blog.
Feel free to go back a few entries, into June or click the categories for : Tahiti etc. I’ve got pictures, information written., It might give you a bit of inspiration.
I LOVE French Polynesia, for it’s tropical and VERY French. You’d love it! Check it out.
July 26th, 2008 at 9:47 pmOH OH OH: And realllllly try to avoid tours. They can be pricey and touristy.
July 26th, 2008 at 9:49 pm