Tag: bad experiences

• First Impressions of France: France Redeemed

  

  Today we spent the day in Paris proper. We visited Notre Dame and La Defense and Moulin Rouge. We successfully navigated the Metro (I will thank Lauren for that one) and decided to try a free walking tour we found on a brochure.* I LOVED the free tour, and not just because it was free.…

  Jenny Currier Shand

  July 16, 2014

  food, humor, travel

  Amelie, Americans, bad experiences, Dalida, Discover Walks, France, free tours, good experiences, good things to do, guides named Pierre, Montmartre, Paris, speaking French, tourists, travel

• First Impressions of France: No French, No Shoes, No Service

  

  A note about the French language to the People of France: I believe I am physically incapable of sounding French. I would have a better time speaking in an African clicking language than pronouncing “Rochechouart” or “Batignolles” to a degree worthy enough to be considered language. Nik the Greek had a wonderful time trying to…

  Jenny Currier Shand

  July 16, 2014

  holidays, humor, ranting, travel

  American tourists, bad experiences, France, French language, stereotypes, travel