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Planning a first trip to Paris, is it bad to go solo?
Posted on 11/5/18 at 11:33 am
Posted on 11/5/18 at 11:33 am
I am planning a week long trip to Paris. However, it looks like I’ll be going solo because my friends are afraid of an attack. Any advice? Also what are some places to see and things to do. I would like to see some American war memorials, are there any in the Paris area? Any thoughts?
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Posted on 11/5/18 at 11:38 am to willymeaux
quote:Are they afraid to drive and go to public places here? Same risk really.
my friends are afraid of an attack
I've done two solo trips and honestly, both were a blast. I just had to stay well enough to remember how to get back to the hotel or AirBnB. I have no recommendations for Paris though
Posted on 11/5/18 at 11:45 am to willymeaux
I think Paris is a great city for solo travel. It is a great city for walking/wandering, popping into random shops, bookstores, bakeries, cafes, etc while admiring the architecture and street life. It's lousy w/museums, so you can meander from one museum to another and enjoy the sights along the way.
If you're worried about dining alone, don't be. You can find cafes w/terraces so you can people watch while eating, which is a fun thing to do.
Have you picked a hotel/neighborhood for your stay? I liked the Odeon area on my last trip (around this time last year), though the Marais is always lively.
RE: American war memorials in Paris proper--there is an American cemetery in Suresnes (across the river from the Bois du Bologne). I've never been there, so no advice on whether it's easy to find, worth a visit, etc. The bulk of the US WWII stuff is closer to the coast in Normandy.
If you're worried about dining alone, don't be. You can find cafes w/terraces so you can people watch while eating, which is a fun thing to do.
Have you picked a hotel/neighborhood for your stay? I liked the Odeon area on my last trip (around this time last year), though the Marais is always lively.
RE: American war memorials in Paris proper--there is an American cemetery in Suresnes (across the river from the Bois du Bologne). I've never been there, so no advice on whether it's easy to find, worth a visit, etc. The bulk of the US WWII stuff is closer to the coast in Normandy.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 11:55 am to willymeaux
No. Going solo is great. Don’t have to listen to anyone but yourself baw. frick dem
Posted on 11/5/18 at 12:29 pm to willymeaux
I mean, statistics bro. I went to Barcelona and had a great time and a month later it was an Islamist war zone. And nothing has happened since. The odds are just so small.
As to solo, hell YES. Go be a free man and do free man stuff.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 1:28 pm to willymeaux
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my friends are afraid of an attack.
What?
Posted on 11/5/18 at 1:28 pm to willymeaux
I did a few days in Paris solo, and had a blast. I did 3 weeks in Europe solo, and enjoyed it. In Paris, I did stay at a friend's flat, but rarely saw her while I was there.
You'll get lonely some, but there are plenty of other solo travelers there, and the Parisians are very hospitable despite their reputation of not being so.
You'll get lonely some, but there are plenty of other solo travelers there, and the Parisians are very hospitable despite their reputation of not being so.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 2:15 pm to willymeaux
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I’ll be going solo because my friends are afraid of an attack.
Is that a joke...because that is crazy stupid.
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I would like to see some American war memorials, are there any in the Paris area?
Go see the Marquis de Lafayette's burial site.
I'm in Paris at least once every 2-3 weeks. So help me with a few questions.
Do you like museums?
Do you like architecture?
Is it for shopping?
Foodie or no?
Budget per day? Total?
Cool with day trips?
What kind of neighborhood do you prefer? (fancy/bohemian/young/muslim aka cheap)
What are your passions?
Will you be somewhere before or after?
Age range?
This post was edited on 11/5/18 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 11/5/18 at 4:00 pm to willymeaux
Go for it. Your friends are fools. Paris is much safer than anywhere in Louisiana. Or anywhere else in the States.
$5,500 is plenty.
Dress like a European. Dark blue and black. Neat. No ball caps. People will treat you much better.
$5,500 is plenty.
Dress like a European. Dark blue and black. Neat. No ball caps. People will treat you much better.
Posted on 11/6/18 at 5:38 am to willymeaux
Hell no. I went solo last year and really enjoyed it.
I personally enjoyed just walking all over the city and enjoying the architecture and food spots.
I personally enjoyed just walking all over the city and enjoying the architecture and food spots.
Posted on 11/6/18 at 9:48 pm to willymeaux
I went to Europe after college. Did a portion with my now wife, a portion alone, and a portion with my best buddy. I did Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Budapest alone. Had an awesome time in all of them. Stayed in Hostels and met some great people. Ate dinner at a place in Barcelona with an older couple from Australia. They took good care of me and still comment on my facebook pictures haha.
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:31 am to willymeaux
I'm in Paris right now. A lot of beautiful women and great food and cultural experiences. Contrary to what some may say, the people have even been very friendly, and my French is horrible.
Don't listen to your friends.
Don't listen to your friends.
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