Travel blog - Tips to explore the world on a budget: France

Europe is a large continent, containing 50 countries, each representing a unique blend of culture and history. However, numerous cultures have been intertwined throughout the years of the Greek, Roman, and Ottoman empires. Nowadays, the continent boasts an exorbitant amount of incredibly famous historical places in Europe, from castles and palaces to large archeological sites. In this guide, we will go over the 40 best historical places to visit in Europe and highlight what makes them worth your time. 

A cultural capital of Europe, Paris is a truly magical place that will have something for everyone. This city full of the world’s best art galleries, unique architecture, extraordinary cuisine and romantic atmosphere is the perfect place to celebrate the new year. Tourists with children will enjoy winter activities like ice skating or going to a Christmas market to drink hot choco and take a ride on a famous Parisian carousel. Partiers will be amazed by the one-of-a-kind cabaret shows hosted by talented performers. Explore our concise New Year’s in Paris guide to plan out the best 2023 celebration. 

Many people prefer to travel to a new place to celebrate holidays. Whether you want a change of pace or a Christmas miracle, embarking upon a trip during the holidays can be stressful. To make sure you know the best places to celebrate the winter holidays, we have consolidated a small guide. Check out the 30 best cities to visit at Christmas and other seasonal holidays. 

Visiting Paris on a tight budget? The most visited city in Europe last year, welcoming 19.1 million foreign visitors in 2018, has a notorious reputation for being a costly tourist destination. The accommodation and food alone can cost travelers a fortune. But that doesn't mean you should skip out on this glorious French capital.