Things I have learned so far in France: 1. Now is the worst possible time to be an American and traveling. Everything is almost twice as expensive due to the dollar being so weak. 2. To order a latte in France you must say cafe creme(this makes number two on my list of important things to know when traveling. Also, it is less expensive to order the drink and have it at the bar than it is to order it and have it while sitting at a table. 3. Le Metro is the ab...

Bonjour! I am officially in France! It has been an extremely long day having arrived in Paris at 3:30 am my time (9:30am their time) and then spending the day traipsing around the city. I suppose everyone says the same things when they visit cities but it really is the truth when they say Paris is beautiful. The architecture and the history along with the many many outdoor cafe's that you run into about every 5 steps keep your eyes occupied full time. It's ...