Where to Eat a Typical French Breakfast in Paris

When I moved to London, the first holiday I booked was a birthday trip to Paris.  Having a typical French breakfast at a Parisian sidewalk cafĂ© was at the top of my travel bucket list. Frankly, I was more excited to eat a real French croissant than I was to see the Eiffel Tower!

Exterior cafe seating at Treize Bakery, a typical French breakfast spot in Paris.

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15 Easy Ways to Save Money While Traveling

The biggest lesson I’ve learned from traveling is how quickly money disappears (and I don’t mean from pick-pocketing). Luckily, there are plenty of easy ways to save money while traveling, from where you eat to how you get around.

Choosing a budget-friendly hotel room with simple furnishings, an easy way to save money while traveling.

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Bruges One Day Itinerary: A Self Guided Bruges Walking Tour

Belgium’s hottest city is Bruges. This place has everything. Old windmills. Charming cobblestone alleys. A giant plastic whale jumping out of a canal. And with this Bruges one day itinerary, you can see the highlights on foot and still have time for an afternoon beer break.

Bruges 1 day itinerary - view of old town with canal and belfry.

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One Day in Brussels: Itinerary For First Time Visitors

I came to Brussels for three specific reasons: chocolate, waffles, and the Grand Place. I was not disappointed. Luckily, one day in Brussels is just enough time to explore the highlights and fill up on Belgium’s famous food and drink.

One day in Brussels: View of Mont Des Arts garden with city center in distance.

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Cheap Eats in London: A Budget Travel Guide

London may be home to 71 Michelin-starred restaurants, but that doesn’t mean you have to blow your entire travel budget on food. Despite what you may have heard, there are plenty of delicious, cheap eats in London to satisfy budget travelers and foodies alike.

Hand holding arepa sandwich, a cheap eat in London.

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23 Essential Travel Terms and Phrases You Should Know

How do you prepare for the best travel experience possible? Do you research the must-see places and best restaurants, read an article or two on travel safety, and call it a day? You should also learn some essential travel terms and phrases to make the most of your trip.

View down German train station platform, with several people using essential travel terms and phrases.

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26 Easy Ways to Grow Your Travel Fund

If someone handed you $5,000 to spend on your next trip, where would you go? A remote island in Fiji? Maybe a food tour of Italy? If taking your fantasy trip seems impossible without a cash windfall, check out these easy ways to grow your travel fund.

Piggybank sitting on beach chair being used to grow travel fund.

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