Posted: 01/14/19 | January 14th, 2019

Ever considering that I first set eyes upon it, I’ve wanted to step to Paris. It was everything I’ve imagined it to be. A city that oozed class and history from its cobblestone streets, ancient buildings, cafes, restaurants, and Parisians strolling down the street.

I loved the lights, the food, the music, the people, that special je ne sais quoi.

I know I idealize Paris.

I know living somewhere is a lot different than dropping in for a few weeks at a time.

But I’ve always wanted to be the clichéd American travel writer who wakes up, has his coffee, and writes on his balcony or in some café while lingering over white wine for hours.

I’ve always wanted to immerse myself in Paris. To learn the language and everything one could possibly know about the city.

And so, considering that there is no time like the present, it’s time to finally do it.

I’m moving to Paris!

לא לנצח. just until June.

Maybe “moving” is a strong word. maybe an “extended stay” might be a better term.

I don’t care.

I feel that is long enough to say I’m (temporarily) “moving” to Paris.

It will be my base of operations. My sole domicile. הבית שלי.

Next month, I’ll return from Colombia, pack my things, and by the end of the month, be ensconced in the City of Lights.

I know my time there will fly by. I remember the summer I spent in Stockholm and how swiftly that concerned an end. ideal as I started meeting people, it was time to go.

Luckily, Americans get to stay six months in France, so I’ll have a longer time to play with.

I have a lot of plans for that time:

I am going to write — a lot!

I’m going to find a ’20s swing dance group.

I’m going to seek out all the best jazz the city has to offer.

I’m going to check out every vacationer attraction in town. רק בגלל.

I plan to learn French.

My 2019 mantra is “do less but better.” I plan to cut down the number of things I do — but go deeper into them.

I’m going to focus on living. I plan to work in the mornings, sightsee in the afternoon, check in with the team, and have long dinners.

Paris is the first step in making that happen.

I’m not over new York. just over living there.

New York City will always be a part of me, and I’m thankful I was here so much this year, but I don’t have good practices in the city: I’m out too typically and too late, and I don’t find myself sleeping a lot. I don’t have a productive work area or a kitchen. lots of of my pals have started to step away or are planning to have kids.

The life I want to lead is not found there any longer.

My time there has come to an end.

And I’m ok with it. considering that I made a decision to do this, I haven’t had one moment of regret.

So before June brings TravelCon, July brings my next book and a gigantic book excursion (more on that later), and the fall brings my permanent to Austin, I feel like this is the best window to live out all my Paris writer dreams.

It’s only a few months in Paris but at least it’s something.

Opportunity is knocking.

If you don’t answer the door, it will step on to the next person.

So I’m doing it.

I’m finally going to live in Paris!

And I’m pretty damn ecstatic about it!

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Book Your trip to Paris: Logistical ideas and Tricks
הזמן את הטיסה שלך
Use Skyscanner or Momondo to find a low-cost flight. They are my two favorite search engines because they search web sites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned. start with Skyscanner first though because they have the greatest reach!

הזמן את הלינה שלך
You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the greatest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the most affordable rates for guesthouses and low-cost hotels. My favorite places to stay are:

St. Christopher’s Canal

3 Ducks Hostel

Les Piaules

If you’re trying to find a lot more places to stay, here for my favorite hostels in Paris. and if you’re wondering what part of town to stay in, here’s my neighborhood breakdown of the city!

אל תשכח ביטוח נסיעות
Travel insurance will secure you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s detailed protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it lots of times in the past. החברות האהובות עלי שמציעות את השירות והערך הטוב ביותר הן:

Safאגף Ety (לכולם מתחת 70)

להבטיח את הטיול שלי (לאלה מעל גיל 70)

MEDJET (לכיסוי נוסף של שיקום)

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