I have started a new position as Chief Accountant at a multi-national advertising conglomerate (I can’t say firm, as there are many permutations of the entity to service all sorts of client needs) and one of the “benefits” is I get 6 days holidays this year. I have to use them or lose them, they do not allow employees to carryforward their accrued holiday time as it makes planning for cover-off very difficult (especially in a department in which the average tenure is 10+ years).
So, my thoughts are with regards to Paris. There are a few items which cause me to hesitate:
- Paris, accomodation wise for the average tourist, is quite expensive. I’ve looked at the price of hotels and b&bs and they range from $75-$170 per person per night.
- I only have a week, can I handle the jetlag?
- I was unemployed for 6 months, so I really should recover my finances but the job here pays more than I have ever earned before
- I will probably be travelling alone – no companion this time round
- I am lactose-intolerant — how do I go about finding nourishment? Prolly go to a bakery or butcher for food to nosh on during the day… for “le picnique”
Plus side:
- My Deviant Chaperone from last year’s excursion to the UK (he was there for the London portion) indicated that he may pop over for a day
- I’m hoping to convince Geeklawyer that he should pop along as well
- I have found a cute and cheerful hostel for 39Euro per night for a private double room, ensuite
- My copy of Frommer’s Paris has some very good suggestions for day excursions and free/cheap activities
- I really really want to check out the catacombs
So my question is, faithful readers, does anyone want to join me on this year’s adventure? I travel light.
lydia said,
May 13, 2008 at 2:18 am
We’re thinking about going to Paris next year and then hopping on a train to Prague…
opinionatedbean said,
May 13, 2008 at 3:09 pm
long train ride… does the Eurostar or Eurorail go between France and Czech Republic?
Dale said,
May 14, 2008 at 3:15 am
Go to Paris….go to Paris….go to Paris
vegiVamp said,
May 22, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Hmm… Paris… That’s not even too far from my door
opinionatedbean said,
May 22, 2008 at 5:33 pm
I know Mr Vamp, it’s be a hop and skip from Leuven, isn’t it?
Though I can’t drive, so I shall be limited by the Metro for inner city travel and Eurostar *if* I venture forth to another EU state.
Trick for me is to get a travelling companion. I hate travelling alone – it’s so lonely. Next year a rather tall goth-chick said she may join me on an excursion to Bavaria.
Geeklawyer said,
May 25, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Sadly Paris is a bit too far & too expensive given the amount of traveling I’m already doing
opinionatedbean said,
May 25, 2008 at 10:17 pm
My holiday planning is still tentative. I could end up going anywhere