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Shay in Paris: #2


Hey, hey, hey!  Happy Saturday from Paris!

You guys, I was hesitant to stop and blog every night, but I’m already SO happy that I am.  Thank YOU for the feedback last night!!  Your enthusiasm and encouragement is exactly why I wanted to try something new this year.  I’m so happy to have you join me on this trip.  If you missed PART #1, go back and check that out.

We just wrapped up Day Two here in Paris…and it was an epic Saturday.  Since we have been here many times before, we decided to do something different this afternoon.  After visiting the markets this morning and then visiting Montmartre, we headed out for a walking tour…

We had a fabulous guide who took us on a three hour walking tour beginning in the Saint-Germain area and ending on Ile Saint-Louis.  We enjoyed so many fun snacks and treats along the way, wine, cappuccinos, cheese, pastries as we strolled the beautiful neighborhoods and learned about the history and local traditions.

We popped into so many spots that we never would have found on our own.

We strolled…

…we ate…

…the weather was super cold but sunny which made it fabulous for walking…

…yes, please!

We love food tours when we visit cities.  Whether you’re in the US or abroad, if you’re going to a new city, I can’t recommend them enough.  Not only do you learn so much from locals, but you also get to sample delicious items that you just wouldn’t find on your own.

Now, after our tour, we walked another two miles exploring on our way back to the hotel.  I just checked my watch and so far today, I’m up to 10 miles!  I guess that means more cheese for me. 🙂

Right now, I’m heading to change now, and then we’re off to dinner.  Jet lag was getting to me this morning (I did NOT want to wake up, agh!), but I’m perky now, so I better take advantage of it.  I hope you have a wonderful Saturday night. I’ll check back in with you tomorrow! xx

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Comments

  1. Kris says

    Ooh how fun! I love these in the moment travel posts! When you come to Boston again we have fabulous food & wine tours (love the one through the North End!! (all the italian!!)

  2. Lindsay D. says

    I love Paris!! Thanks for sharing your holiday with us!! You looked so beautiful in the outfit with the pink jacket!!

  4. Danna F says

    Thank you for taking the time out of your trip to share. I am in envy with where you are. Paris… is on my bucket list. Just reading and seeing all the food has me hungry! I hear breakfast is not a thing over there. Just croissants and coffee. Is this true ? Look forward to seeing more. À bientôt

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I think that’s quite common. We’ve been enjoying breakfast in our hotel before we head out.

  5. MelanieL says

    Oui, oui!! I can’t love this enough!! My sister and I went to Paris for a week in June 2019 and it was the time of our lives!! Been dreaming of going back ever since… thanks for posting and enjoy!!

  6. Karah Stracener says

    I am loving these extra bonus blog posts. Paris looks beautiful!!! I went to Paris when I was 17 and I’m dying to go back and take my husband.

  10. Beth Knecht says

    I love this idea of blogging while you travel! I hope you are able to enjoy everything in Paris while not being overwhelmed by having to blog too!

  11. Lori says

    We did a walking tour in Montmaurte to Sacre Coeur & it ended at night. Sacre Coeur at night was beautiful!

  12. Carolyn says

    Your trips are all so fabulous! You should think of writing quick “Shay Recommends” guides to specific locations! We could purchase and download a digital file. You could list hotels, restaurants, sightseeing locations and general tips. I would love it and I’m sure many others would as well!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      That’s what my travel agency does :). We would love to help you with your next vacation!

  16. Jessica says

    Hey shay! Headed there in April for my 6th time! Could you pass along the tour company you used? Thx!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      We provide tour info for our clients at Mix and Match Travel Agency. We would love to help you on your next vacation!

  17. Kristen Hardison says

    These new bonus weekend posts are so fun! I recently deleted Instagram for awhile and I knew I would miss out on things so this is a really fun way to keep the rest of us in the loop! Thanks Shay! ❤️

  18. Elizabeth Feldpausch says

    Loving the live updates!! I’m hungry just reading this! When you travel do you ever try to find a church where you are to attend?

  19. Melzana Fuller says

    Can you share name of your tour? Going to Paris in fall and this sounds like my kind of tour. Thank you.

  21. Marissa Taylor says

    Love following your trip. Thank you for sharing with us. I’m taking notes for a future trip to Paris! ❤️🇫🇷

  22. Dana Jackson says

    Thanks for taking us along with you!! So fun reading about all the fun things you are doing and seeing!! Enjoy every minute!

  23. Angela says

    How fun, Shay!!! You are making me want to book a trip to Paris stat!! Another beautiful day in Paris!, how lovely!!!! Ok, truthful question here….does Andrew recommend the food tours? When we were in NYC right before Christmas, I wanted to book one, but my hubby said, “That’s what you do when you’re with girlfriends. I don’t think guys would like a food tour.” So… we didn’t book one. But I will book one next time if Andrew says guys will like them! (I KNOW I would love it! Just wondering about it for the guys!)

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      You should let us help you get to Paris 🙂 ! My travel agency would love that! There are different types of food tours. With my girlfriends, we tend to do tours that are more focused on the food with some history thrown in, but with Andrew, we do tours that are heavier on the history. If you book private tours (not group tours), you can customize them to fit everyone’s needs. Andrew loves these tours!

        • Mix and Match Mama says

          I think it depends on the tour and the kids. I think, especially if it combines history, it would be really beneficial and fun for families!

  24. Ashley says

    A walking tour sounds so amazing, and I love that you got to try so many different treats! And wow, you got in a ton of walking, that’s awesome! Loved seeing all your pretty photos.

    Make Life Marvelous

  25. Julie C. says

    Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to blog everyday!! I am loving these extra daily posts!! I always love your vacation recaps. I have to live thru you for all of your travel 🙂 I will have to look into food tours next time we travel. They always look like so much fun!!!!!

  26. April Jordan says

    So happy you are posting!!! I am taking my day and 4 friends for her 16 birthday in March to Paris!! Great to get all the ideas!!!

  27. Barb says

    I’m love Paris. Did you go to the park with all the statues. It is so romantic. Dif you go to momart or where the artists are. I’m sure yyou saw the Arc of Triumph. I may not be spelling them right. Go to the Notre Dame Cathedral.
    Have you taken a ride on the Seine or the Rhine? Thats probably in Germany. Have a wonderful time. I’m going to church.

  28. Joanne says

    That sounds wonderful!! I almost always bring my laptop on vacation and like to blog about my day right before bed; even if I don’t plan on posting that blog post for days I like having that quiet end to my evening and time to write down everything we did and saw that day while it’s fresh in my mind because then when years go by I have a perfect little recap of everything we did and saw.

  31. Courtney says

    There was a Louis Vuitton museum in Paris I loved a few weeks ago! Almost missed it! Look it up if you have time.

  32. Kelly Franks says

    Love that you are recapping the trip in real time! Also, you are so right on the food tours. My husband and I did the one in NYC that you all did on your girls trip and it was PHENOMENAL! And an added bonus was we had the same tour guide and she was wearing the same sweater. 😂

  33. Tiffany says

    I always love following along on your travels! Question- Do you check or carry on when you travel internationally? We are going to Spain in March (Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona). I have a hard time picturing fitting everything in a carry on…but worry about a checked bag potentially not making it. Curious what you do. TYIA!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      We always check our bags. The majority of the time, we never have a single issue. I just find it to be so much easier.

  34. Rachel says

    My husband booked us a food tour of East Village when we went to NYC in 2011, I loved it! I would’ve never tried an egg cream otherwise, and I definitely wouldn’t have known to go to a convenience store to get the best one!

  35. Paula says

    Do you & Andrew watch Somebody Feeding Phil? If you don’t, you definitely should and I believe you will LOVE it & base new travels on it. Phil wrote Everybody Loves Raymond based on his parents. You’ll learn that through the show. I love watching you and others eat through countries. I can’t currently travvel with my situation of caregiving, but I love trying to recreate food from other countries. Your travels inspire me.

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I’ve never watched it! I know exactly who Phil is. Doesn’t he have a podcast too? I need to look it up!

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