I don't know why I didn't blog about our honeymoon. It just occurred to me that I have nothing documented about our honeymoon. For those of you that do not know we honeymooned in Paris, France the city of love. We immersed ourselves in all the city had to offer. The beauty, the pastries, the architecture, it was absolutely amazing and really recommend visiting if its possible. It will not disappoint.
My husband and I went back and forth as to where to honeymoon. He really wanted to go to Iceland, I really wanting something in Europe. We are not beach bums whatsoever. I get so bored at the beach after day 3. There is nothing else to do and I am not a big fan of getting burned. Do not get me wrong we have had beach vacations and they have been wonderful but I would much rather explore and do something I might be able to do ever again. I grew up going to the beach every year. Maybe thats why I don't get super excited about the beach.
Anyways went back and forth and ultimetly decided that Paris would be a once in a lifetime trip and we should do it. Also who doesn't want to see the city of love and art and croissants???? Hello the croissants and coffee alone sound amazing.
We had the opportunity of spending 8 days in Paris. It was really the trip of a life time. we walked everywhere and I mean everywhere. I think we walked anywhere from 30 to 40 miles a day. Our feet would ache when we would get back to the hotel. We stayed in Bouogne-Billancourt at the Marriott Hotel. The hotel was very accommodating and it was in a quaint little suburb outside the city. It was much more affordable to stay outside of the city vs staying in the city.
A typical day would start off waking up really early and either having breakfast at the hotel or grabbing coffee and a pastry from a coffee shop down the street. Then we would take the bus or train to where we wanted to go. We purchased a train/bus pass for the whole week. It was 100% worth it because we used it everyday. Everyday we would hit one main attraction and then go exploring and then go shopping!! The Eiffel Tower one day, The Louvre another day, Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, The Paris Locks Bridge and The Palace of Versailles on the last day.
Everything in between consisted of Paris shopping and a million Zara's
The people in Paris were not overly friendly and very much kept to themselves. The fashion was on point. Lots of black and grey and navy. You never saw anyone wearing hoodies, or name brand clothing like Nike and Adidas or sporty where unless it looked vogue. You never saw bright colors or anything eclectic. The girls were very polished and the guys looked straight out of a runway. Even the little kids looked stylish #kidgoals sigh. I loved the fashion though and I felt like a fit right in. My whole wardrobe is 3 colors of neutrals.
The food was just okay. I was not crazy about the meals Paris had to offer except for baked goods. I ate everything that was covered in chocolate or baked. The desserts and baked goods are to die for. The french bread is better and the espresso is better and the chocolate is better. I think the amount of walking made up for the amount of sweets I ate.
My tips if you travel to Paris
1. Bring and wear comfortable shoes but make sure they are stylish otherwise you might get a look
2. Wear a bag that is small like a cross body. Trust me you do not want to carry a big bag
3. Get a week pass for public transportation
4. Bring Granola bars with you. Trust me the food is not always that great.
5. Use Yelp. Yelp was my best friend and was so helpful to figuring out what places to visit.
6. Do your research ahead of time. Know what times places are open and how much it is to get in.
7. Pee before leaving the hotel. You have to pay for a public restroom.
8. Use public transportation because its amazing.
We decided to make Paris our 5 year anniversary trip. I would do it all over again and again. The city truly has a special place in my heart and I would never get tired of visiting. I can't wait for 2019!
