It had been nearly a decade since my last trip to Europe. Life had gotten in the way, including the loss of my longtime travel companion. When I had the opportunity to spend a week in Paris, I immersed myself in researching the city for almost a year, reading articles, watching YouTube videos, and anything else I could get my hands on. I apologize in advance for this long … [Read more...]
How I Learned to Enjoy Dining Alone in Paris
As most of you know, I’m a woman over 70, and I recently returned from a 7-day solo trip to Paris. One of the fears women have when traveling alone is eating by themselves. It can be awkward. I have dined alone many times in Los Angeles and don’t have a problem with it, especially at this age, but sometimes, it can be intimidating. Many restaurants discourage solo … [Read more...]
Solo in Paris at 60+: What It Was Really Like
As I write this, I am in that Twilight Zone mood of part jet lag, part “was it all a dream?” and “where do I start to write about my experience in the enchanted city of Paris, France?" My trip was in mid-May, and spring was in bloom, but there was also a good amount of rain. Each weather episode had its own mood, but it was all wonderful! I flew there solo as a 72-year-old … [Read more...]