Transport
Airports, Eurostar, SNCF trains, driving, and moving between cities
Beauvais “Paris” Flights: Bus Times, True Distance, and Tradeoffs
Beauvais looks cheap on paper, but the time, distance, and transfer hassle change the equation. Here’s what actually happens after you land.
5 min read
Book French TGV and OUIGO Without the SNCF Gotchas
A practical guide to booking trains in France, from SNCF Connect and OUIGO to seat choices, luggage rules, cheap fares, and the mistakes that catch travelers out.
11 min read
eSIM or SIM Card for France? What Actually Works for a Short Trip
For most short trips to France, an eSIM is the easiest way to stay connected. Here’s when it makes sense, when a physical SIM is better, and what to sort before you land.
7 min read
French Rental Cars in Plain English: Autoroutes, Crit’Air, Insurance
A practical guide to renting a car in France, including when it makes sense, what insurance actually matters, how tolls work, and the low-emission zone rules tourists miss.
13 min read
How to Get Around France: Trains, Flights, and Cars Explained
A practical guide to traveling around France by train, car, bus, and plane, with clear advice on when each option actually makes sense.
11 min read
How to Get Around Paris: Metro, Buses, and Tickets Explained
A practical guide to using Paris public transport without getting confused by tickets, zones, airport fares, or easy-to-miss validation rules.
10 min read
How to Get from CDG Airport to Paris (Train, Taxi, Uber Explained)
The easiest ways to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to central Paris, with honest advice on the RER B, taxis, Uber, buses, luggage, scams, and late arrivals.
12 min read
Loire Châteaux by Train: What Fits a Day Trip Without a Car
Planning a Loire Valley château trip sounds simple until you try to connect the dots. Here’s how to do it without a car, and when you’ll regret not having one.
6 min read
London to Paris on Eurostar: What Differs From a CDG Flight
Eurostar from London to Paris is not just a flight replacement. Here’s how the station flow, luggage, border checks, arrival, and Gare du Nord logistics actually work.
13 min read
Orly to Paris by Metro, Bus, or Taxi? The Best Route After You Land
Landing at Orly and not sure how to get into Paris? Here’s what actually makes sense depending on your time, luggage, and budget.
6 min read
Strasbourg as an Alsace Hub: Trains, Villages, and How Many Nights
Strasbourg is the easiest first base for Alsace, but the best trip depends on how much time you have, whether you want villages, wine, Christmas markets, or a simple city break.
12 min read