Paris: A question about Left Bank Neighborhoods
Is this your first time in paris? And how do you like to travel? Knowing that will help. While both of those are beautiful areas, and both are they’re touristic, one is less so. Shakespeare and Company is very close to all the bars by Rue... See More
Paris: Restaurants in the 5th, Louvre
La Ferrandaise and La Bastide Odéon both great choices. If you haven't already, check out Paris by mouth and their restaurant recommendations by arrondissement. See More
Reykjavik: What are some unusual things to see and do in Reykjavik area?
Understandably, most people who visit Reykjavik and go to a thermal bath/pool, go to the Blue Lagoon spa, which, given its location, is otherworldly. However, if you want to get more of a sense of community and live like a local,... See More
Rome: I need help planning a 10 days trip to Europe in September
Well, how flexible are you with that question? That feels like a lot of traveling over a short period; 4 cities, each of which could deserve 5 days. There's so much one could do in each of those locations. If I were you, I'd pick two. I've done a trip where... See More
Paris: Best Way to get from airport to hotel
If cost is no issue, take a taxi or uber. Easiest. If you want something cheaper, take the air france coach. It will drop you off at arc de triomphe and you grab a taxi there (the taxi's know the bus schedule and there are usually a handful waiting). I think this is... See More
Florence: Help with a good travel itinerary!
For the most part, Miklos suggestion is excellent if you're looking for the full Tuscan treatment over a short time: quick access to the countryside, visiting multiple quintessential towns. Chianti feels pretty different from the landscape south of Siena — most of... See More
Paris: Best areas for an apartment rental in Paris?
A number of people have already mentioned Quartier Du Marais, which is an excellent suggestion. Just a bit further east (east of Bastille) are both the 11th and 12th. Fewer tourists — not quite as charming as either the 3rd or 4th but it feels... See More
Paris: Should I stay near Eiffel Tower or city center (Notre Dame area)?
This is subjective. Many travelers might agree that around the high tourististic areas (Notre Dame being one) are "the real Paris," but a neighborhood more full of Parisians (though Passy is one of the more moneyed parts of the city) is much... See More
Boston: 24 Hours in Boston -- Best hidden gems?
Lizard Lounge or Precinct Kitchen + Bar or The Sinclair or Brighton Music Hall for live music (also checkout Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub and T. T. the Bear's... See More
Florence: Quaint cities to visit between Florence and Rome?
The above are all great recommendations, but I'm surprised no one has mentioned Pitigliano. It's about 90 miles north of Rome, just west of lake bolsena (which is worth seeing). It's an Etruscan town perched on a hill... See More
