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Traveling to Paris with Kids on Maza’s Musings

13 July 2026

I recently had the privilege of appearing on the Maza’s Musings Podcast to talk about one of my very favorite topics: Paris! Chris Maza and I had a great conversation about traveling to Paris with kids, including how to navigate the long transatlantic flight, what to expect with the new customs entry system, and how…

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Relaxing in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris.
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French Favorites: Jardin du Luxembourg

9 May 2024

A trip to Paris isn’t complete without visiting at least a few of its gardens, and the Jardin du Luxembourg is my favorite. In a city where space is at a premium and most apartments are fairly compact, Paris’ gardens serve as communal living rooms, places for residents and tourists alike to relax and socialize.…

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observation deck at Galleries Lafayette in Paris, France
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French Favorites: Galleries Lafayette

22 April 2024

My favorite way to get a peek at the iconic skyline of Paris is completely free – and you can do some shopping at the historic Galleries Lafayette department store while you’re there.  You’ll probably be shocked to hear, but as many times as I’ve been to Paris, I’ve never been up the Eiffel Tower.…

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