Let your virtual journey through France and Europe begin! Here are some highlights of the Simply Sara Travel blog:
French Inspiration
Looking for ideas of where to travel to in France? Here are places I have loved exploring:
Discover France, Outside of Paris! - Our travels through France, mostly in photos - it gives a quick overview to get the trip planning started!
Five Highlights of Dordogne - Enjoy an abbreviated look at a beautiful, often overlooked, region of France.
Bordeaux's Little Sister: Saint-Émilion - Explore a must-see medieval town near Bordeaux (also don’t miss the posts about Bordeaux and its vineyards if you are headed there).
C'est Beaune - Discover a quaint city as a perfect entryway to Bourgogne.
Day Trip from Paris: Chartres, France, Part I - I’ve visited a TON of churches and cathedrals throughout Europe and Chartres is one of my all-time favorites. It is easy to access from the Loire Valley or as a day trip from Paris.
Dordogne, France
Simply Sara Travel Favs
7 Steps to the Ultimate Paris Picnic - Follow this and prepare to have one of your best meals in Paris!
Bastille Day 2014 Fireworks Show - Paris throws a party like no other, as evidenced by its fireworks spectacle.
How to Plan an Expat Thanksgiving in 9 Steps - This is a slice of expat life and how this American holiday took on a life of its own abroad.
Chasing Waterfalls in Iceland - Take a look at the breathtaking natural beauty of Iceland.
The 10 Most Memorable Experiences in Poland - This is my tribute to our 2 week-long trip to Poland.
Simply Sara's Ultimate European Christmas Market Round-Up - I fell in love with this dreamy tradition across Europe and this post awards superlatives to the ones I visited.
Iceland
General Travel Tips
Check these posts for general guidance on trips to Paris, Europe, and beyond:
My Method on How to Select the Perfect Airbnb Accommodations - My step-by-step guide with tips to find a rental anywhere!
5 Traveling Tips I've Learned the Hard Way - Take note of these tips to make European trips go smoother.
Simply Sara Travels Light (and you can too with these 9 steps) - Here’s inspiration to shrink your suitcase (you CAN do it)!
The “Paris Practicalities” series - This series will transform you into the savvy Paris tourist.
The “Bringing Bébé” series - Here’s what we learned about packing, sleeping, and flying with a one-year old!!
Family photo credit goes to Pictours Paris, 2017
London, England