Posts Tagged ‘Paris’
Dec 17, 2011
By Lisa T. Bergren
I adore graphics-rich guide books for adults. Lots of pictures, lots of quick, intriguing info in bite-sized pieces. And I’m an adult.
I also love books about foreign places for kids. As a traveling mom, I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to get my children thinking about where we’re going—before, during and after we’re there. They get so much more out of our travels when I’m successful on this front. Continue reading
In Articles, Product Reviews, Rome
Tags: children, guide books, kids, London, New York, Not for Parents, Paris, Rome, tweens
Mar 17, 2010
French People Are Nice & Paris is Safe
Don't Fear FranceBy Lisa T. Bergren
On the eve of leaving for Mexico, people are looking at me in dismay as if to say How Could You Take Children THERE?!?…They don’t seem to realize the extreme violence of Ciudad Juarez is fourteen hundred MILES away from my blissful, completely safe resort in Cancun. I don’t have a moment of hesitation.
When I told people I was taking my girls to Paris for Spring break last year, some reacted with envy…a lifting of the eyebrows, accompanied by a wistful, far-off, dreamy look. And yeah, it was that great. Definitely worth the trip. (Here are our reports on Paris with Teens and Versailles). But I was surprised by the number of people who asked me the following two questions: Are French people mean? Did you feel safe in Paris? Continue reading
In Articles, France, Paris, Travel w Kids, Trip Reports
Tags: France, language barrier, nice, Paris, parlez vous anglais, people, safety
Mar 16, 2010
Paris with Teens
France for the familyBy Lisa T. Bergren
Are you heading out on a family vacation to Paris? Over Spring break 2009, I took my daughters, ages 13 and 10, to Paris after a sojourn in London. Here is a quick list of recommendations if you’re traveling with kids of your own: Continue reading
In France, Paris, Trip Reports
Tags: arc de triomphe, Eiffel Tower, family travel, family vacation, France, kids, Louvre, notre dame, Paris, Sacre de Couer, teens
Feb 13, 2010
Eating on a Budget in Paris
"Bon appetit" eating without breaking the bankBy Lisa T. Bergren
Trying to keep to a budget—and still eat—is no easy feat in Paris. Be advised that you might encounter what is the equivalent of $10 Cokes if you sit down in some of the more famous cafes. It’s pretty typical to spend $4-6 on a drink for kids (or coffee for you), which can bring up your food bill really fast. Continue reading
In France, Paris, Trip Reports
Tags: budget, eating, Paris, restaurants
