Travel Tips
Smart tips and insider advice for exploring France and beyond—transportation, packing, safety, and making the most of your adventures as an expat.
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Navigating a transportation strike when in Paris
Navigating a transportation strike when in Paris isn't meant to damper your plans. Just plan accordingly, check the latest info and figure out alternative ways. Here's some ways around that.
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RATP ticket price update for 2023
RATP ticket price update for 2023 for Paris, Île-de-France region. Be familiar with the new price increases for public transportation and the different options available.
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How to use public transportation in Paris: metro version
Here's how not to get the evil eye when using traveling in Paris:how to use public transportation in Paris: metro version. Everything you need to know and more.
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Phone apps that make life easier when in Paris.
Phone applications can be a saving grace. I've compiled my list of phone apps that make life easier when in Paris, whether visiting or living here.
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Visiting and living in Paris on a budget: Tips and tricks on how to save money.
Sharing my favorite ways to make my money stretch while living and visiting Paris. Talking about public transportation, museums, restaurants, shopping and much more!
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The End of an Era: Carnet T+ is being phased out of RATP services
The RATP is moving their cardboard booklet of 10 tickets to a paperless version. Here's the timeline and everything you need to know in order to stay on top of this change.
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Are you a Trusted Traveler?
Have you heard? Do you know what that is? If you plan on doing any sort of air travel in the future and on a more consistent basis, I’d look into the Trusted Traveler Program by the Department of Homeland…
