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themarvelousmrsm (Josette Faye Mamsaang) Our first European trip back in 2014.Paris: Best green spaces to hang out at
sarahlempa (Sarah Lempa) Paris is pretty hectic and sprawling, but surprisingly, there are so many chill spots to read a book or have a picnic in the grass.Paris: Best cafés and restaurants for atmosphere
sarahlempa (Sarah Lempa) I'm a sucker for the occasional fancy restaurant (especially when it has a view of the Eiffel Tower...ehm) but this list incorporates a wide range of places—not just the fancy ones. They're each special to me in their own way!Best Picturesque Places In Paris
travelwelldunn (Bryana Dunn) Who am I kidding every place in Paris is Picturesque! But here are some great places to get that perfect shot!Where to eat in Paris, France
loulianavoelker (Louliana Voelker) Here are some of my favorite cafes, bakeries, and restaurants in Paris. The food at all these places is great and some have really nice ambiances and decorations that makes you want to sit there all day.A Tour of Clermont Ferrand France
teresalovetravels (Teresa Love)The Best Christmas Markets in Paris
thegoddess_pallas (Pallas-Amenah Morgan) I’m currently a grad student in Paris, and it’s been no surprise that the City of Lights has some of the best Holidays spots!Romantic Date Ideas In Paris For Valentines Day
seeker (Seeker Editors) Get ready to swoon for our curated selection of the most romantic activities around the city de l’amour. Whether it's enjoying the view of a glittering Eiffel Tower from one of the tallest restaurants in the city, or it’s touring a historical house turned art gallery in the Montmarte neighborhood, nothing says love like embracing the joie de vivre of Parisian life. Love blooms throughout the city year-round, along picturesque canals, Michelin star restaurants, and tucked away in cozy tearooms. Take a chance and whisk your love away for an unforgettable Valentine's day because we believe if you’re going to be in love- you might as well be in love in Paris.The Allure of Aix-en-Provence, France
amymaffre (Amy Griffin Maffre) Aix-en-Provence is the city of water and art. With over 100 fountains, beautiful architecture and many artists, you will find plenty of things to do under the sunny Provence sky.Legendary Artist And Literary Hangouts In Paris
seeker (Seeker Editors) The backdrop of magic and wonder during the Lost Generation, Paris has long been the stomping grounds of artists and writers including Ernest Hemingway, Baudelaire, Picasso, Hugo, and more. Their footsteps along the winding streets beneath glimmering lights are easily retraceable, as some of the most iconic hubs for creation remain intact, steeped in history, and reflecting a mythical past. If you love art and old literature as much as us or are just looking to experience some authentically Parisian joints while touring the city, consider these quintessentially French destinations for your adventure. From old bookstores housing secrets of a literary past to open-air cafes that once hosted some of the most cutting edge discussions in modern history, tour Paris through a historical lens.Places in Paris From The Movie Amelie
madeleineray (Madeleine Ray) A romantic look into the daily life of a young woman finding herself and love in a hectic city, Amelie is an authentic look into the quaint and dreamy daily scenery of Montmarte. As a major fan of this film, with the soundtrack stuck in my head on repeat, I wanted to make a little list of some of my favorite spots from Amelie's quirky life. From the retro cafe she worked at to the glistening streets surrounding Sacre Coeur, let's take a little scooter ride through Paris and fly down memory lane of one of the city's most famed movies.Parisian canvas
mendes.me (Melania Mendes)South of France road trip
bonnejournal (Bronwyn Townsend)Paris
lizziebrown620 (Lizzie Brown)My Favorite Graves
paul.juser (Paul Juser) I've seen a lot of graves. These are some of the best.NICE IS SO NICE😉🤩: Breathing and seekering the Beautiness of Côte d'Azur
ste.divita (Stefania Di Vita) Nice is a beautiful city as well as being the capital of the French Riviera. It’s a city worth visiting at any time of year! There are many museums waiting for us here, great scenery, green parks, and, of course, a 7 km long seaside promenade.Best Queer Friendly Spots in Paris
fenderqueer (Em Burfitt)Fave Chic Boutique Hotels
postcardsfromcate (Cate Misczuk)The World's Most Beautiful Chocolatiers
seeker (Seeker Editors) If you're anything like us, the mere mention of chocolate sends your senses into a delightful frenzy. But imagine combining the indulgent pleasure of chocolate with a feast for the eyes in some of the most stunning settings imaginable. Around the globe, master chocolatiers are not only crafting some of the finest confections you can find but are presenting them in shops that are as beautiful as the treats are delicious. What we've got here is a curated list of the world's most beautiful chocolatiers, where the art of chocolate meets the art of design. These are places where you can savor exquisite flavors while surrounded by elegance and creativity that elevates the chocolate-buying experience to a whole new level. So, prepare to be whisked away on a decadent journey through high ceilings, intricate mosaics, and a dazzling display of chocolate that could easily be mistaken for works of art.Glitzy Seaside Towns
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France Articles
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16 Cozy Christmas Markets in Europe
Read more...It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Since the Middle Ages, Christmas street markets have delighted locals and visitors with food, ornaments, gifts, and entertainment. The start of the Christian Advent season in late November ushers in the opening of festive Christmas markets across Europe, which help revelers prepare for the holidays. Lasting a […]
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The Most Unusual Places to Sleep, According to 12 Travel Experts
Read more...Years of traveling paints a pretty clear picture of what a “normal” hotel experience is, but these travelers stepped (way) outside the box. Waking up to elephants outside of your window in South Africa, hostels reimagined from *actual* forts on remote islands off the coast of France, hotels sculpted entirely of ice in Quebec (brrr), […]
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Traveling While Young, Female, and Black: Across 5 Different Countries
Read more...Traveling is difficult! Everyone can relate to that. Hotel bookings, transportation planning, itinerary making, and *shudders* budgeting can easily add stress to even the dreamiest getaway. But now think about all of that on top of this: spending days on end researching how a place might treat you based on the amount of melanin in […]
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8 Purple Places You Need to Add to Your Bucket List
Read more...Can’t talk right now — we’re doing cartwheels in France’s fragrant lavender fields and running around futuristic, purple-hued parks in Singapore. It’s a lifestyle, ya know? But for real, once you see some of the world’s best purple places, you’ll want to switch that vacation responder on and bask in the magic of magenta. These […]
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21 of the Most Romantic Lake Resorts Around the World
Read more...Brace yourself: you’re about to get lost in brilliant blue waters, beautiful high peaks, and lush emerald forests. Whether you dream of exploring Patagonia’s other-worldly landscapes, trekking alongside lions in Africa, or relaxing in European hot pools with majestic mountains jutting across the skyline, these top lake resorts promise the perfect balance of rest, romance, […]
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8 Top Weekend Trips from Paris
Read more...While most visitors arrive to Paris with no intentions of departing for greener pastures or smaller urban scenes, more than a few of the weekend trips on this list might just inspire a change of plans. Some of these destinations include castle hopping amidst rich French history, bicycling through verdant vineyards, sipping on Grand Cru […]
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National Parks: the Best Parks in Europe by Country
Read more...Europe stretches from the wild waves of Portugal to the mossy woodlands of Belarus, the tundra of the Scandinavian north to the glistening beaches and down in Greece. Between its borders, this land holds treasures of such immeasurable natural magnificence that it would be a crime to even attempt to distill the lot into a […]
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10 of the Best Theme Park Bars in the World
Read more...Amusement parks aren’t always known as the best place to saddle up to the bar for a frosty beer or fancy cocktail, but most have a hidden gem or two that can hold their own against your favorite local haunt. From hand-crafted mixed drinks to cozy couches and gorgeous scenery, these watering holes will blow […]
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The Best Theme Parks Halloween Events for 2023
Read more...Theme parks around the world have devised some positively devilish ways to keep the Halloween spirit alive— or in this case, undead—in 2023. This year, look forward to haunted houses, nighttime coaster rides, pumpkin-spiced treats, and sprawling scare zones with creepy creatures lurking behind every dark corner. Don’t be a jerk-o-lantern: grab a friend and […]
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7 Easy Day Trips From London
Read more...London is a big city full of all the things that we love most about the world’s best concrete jungles: great food, historic pubs, diverse nightlife, rooftop bars, and a thriving arts scene. If you want it, London’s got it. But while the Big Smoke has something for literally everyone, it does lack beaches, a quaintness, […]
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The Biggest Pride Parades Around the World 2022
Read more...Each June, we honor the anniversary of Stonewall Uprising: the historic event that marked the start of the modern movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual rights (LGBTQIA+) across the globe. To celebrate, hundreds of Pride parades will take place in every nook and cranny of the world. With demonstrations, seminars, parties, […]
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20 Pink Places You Need to Add to Your Bucket List
Read more...Dive into the trendiest color of the decade. Whether you’ve just hopped on the pink train or have always loved the color, check out these photo-worthy pink places around the world to satisfy your pink obsession while traveling. 23 Prettiest Pink Places in the World With a combination of Gothic, Roman and Baroque design, Tan […]
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Your Ultimate Guide to Queer Paris
Read more...Look, traveling is hard. But traveling solo as a queer person? Even harder. For all the gay travel sites and guides out there, there’s a heavy focus on cis-men. But what about the women, the trans folk, and the non-binary? We travel too, but it’s hard to find reliable information about inclusive, queer spots to […]
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Europe’s Glitziest Seaside Towns (and Why You Should Visit)
Read more...As magnets for superyacht owners and the glitterati, you might be fooled into thinking that jet-setting hubs like St Tropez and Portofino have little more to offer than high-end shopping and star-studded night clubs. Au contraire, travel seeker! Here’s our list of five of Europe’s glitziest and most stunning seaside towns, complete with tips on […]
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Hidden Camargue: France’s Wild Wetlands
Read more...Wild horses and wetlands aren’t normally associated with the French Riviera. The Cote d’Azur typically elicits images of designer boutiques and impossibly stylish women in high heels rather than windswept horizons, wildflowers, and pink flamingos. But there it is, just 70 miles west of Marseille (the unofficial end point of arguably the most famous stretch […]
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40 of the Best Things To Do in Spain
Read more...Charged with a permanent feeling of intense passion, emotion, and sophistication, Spain has a funny way of forcing you to slow down, live in the moment, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. From Gaudí’s whimsical masterpieces to historical Mudéjar treasures, or the snow-capped Pyrenees mountains to the palm-fringed beaches of the Costa del Sol, Spain is […]
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5 Très Chic Boutique Hotels in Paris
Read more...Parisian hotels are notoriously tiny, but good design can certainly distract you from that. Boutique hotels across the city have done a particularly good job drawing travelers away from those tacky gold-gilded rooms and into accommodation that is effortlessly chic. Here, we highlight 5 Parisian boutique hotels that do just that: from evocative 19th century […]
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Mysterious Places: 10 of the Spookiest Spots to Visit on Earth
Read more...If you’re into spooky stories, unexplainable events, and haunted places, then you’ve landed in the right place. The world is filled to the brim with landmarks that remain a riddle…to this day. Mystery enthusiasts: just like you, we’re all about indulging our weird and unusual interests, so we’ve created this bucket list of mysterious places […]
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27 Heart-Shaped Natural Wonders Around The World
Read more...Crystal clear heart-shaped lakes, tropical heart-shaped islands, sun-soaked heart-shaped mountains — Mother Nature sure hows to make us feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy with heart-shaped natural wonders found all around the world. Love love? Next year, jet off to Spain for a crazy-romantic getaway Valentine’s Day.
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The Best Places to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2022
Read more...Ready to celebrate the Year of the Tiger? Here’s your ultimate guide to the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations around the world. Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year and Spring Festival) means a lot of different things to folks across the globe, but one thing holds true no matter where you’re from: […]