White alabaster cliff face and archway.

Normandy: a Stunning Budget Weekend Getaway from Paris

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I spent a long weekend in Normandy to escape the heat and sky-high accommodation prices in Paris, and it ended up being one of my favorite places during my summer of backpacking. Although I was there during summer, the atmosphere was quiet, and I fell in love with the half-timbered houses and rolling pastureland.  France …

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Panoramic view of Paris from above, with long streets, stately buildings, and Eiffel Tower.

Paris: A Budget Weekend in the City of Lights

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Paris, the City of Lights, tops travel buck lists worldwide. With the checkered cafe seats covered by jewel-tone awnings, the wide promenade of the Champs Élysées, and the artistic prowess of the Louvre, this enchanting city begs to be explored.  Since my first visit when I was twelve, I am always happy to return to …

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