After a long hiatus, we are back with an update! Unfortunately Tamara and Kim both came down with COVID after returning from their respective spring break trips, which has delayed getting a new episode out. But this week Tamara fills us in on her adventures (and misadventures) on spring break and shares some of the highlights and tips from her week in Paris.
Paris Trip Highlights
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- Tamara and her family stayed at Le Relais Saint Germain in the 6th Arrondissement
- See her full 5 days in Paris itinerary
- Tamara's Paris trip planning timeline and checklist
- You can also see Tamara's Paris travel tips
- One of the highlights was seeing Monet's Water Lilies at the Musee d'la Orangerie, relaxing in the Tuileries Gardens, and an amazing tour of the Louvre
- The tour was "Mona Lisa at her Quietest" by Take Walks / Walks of France
- Tamara also recommend the Ultimate Food Tour of the Marais neighborhood with Devour Tours
- She recommends skipping a river cruise on the Seine, or do it at night when everything is lit up
- Tamara and her family also didn't enjoy going up the Eiffel Tower, but if you want to do it, make sure you book tickets well in advance for a timed entry
- Two food highlights were the chef's tasting dinner at Ze Kitchen Galerie and lunch with Hannah at Cafe Recruitment
- For Paris, Tamara recommends the Bandolier phone case and lanyard as the perfect travel companion for easy access to your phone for taking pictures, directions, etc.
- She also liked the packable travel backpack from Travelon
