I'm Not a Paris Girl: First Impressions Solo Traveling in Paris [VIDEO]

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m sharing my first impressions and honest reflections from a two-week solo trip to Paris, France. I knew I wasn’t really a “Paris girl” before I even arrived, but I wanted to experience the city firsthand. Along the way, I navigated cultural differences—from the importance of greeting shop owners with “bonjour” to figuring out what it’s really like to be a solo female traveler in Paris.

I also talk about the challenges of balancing work while on the road, my culinary adventures, and why I found myself enjoying Normandy and the Champagne region more than the city itself.

This episode is a grounded, thoughtful look at Paris—its charm, its quirks, and why not every trip has to be life-changing to be meaningful. Part 1 of a 4-part series breaking down Paris.

🎙️ Plus: My first impressions of Paris, working while traveling, feeling safe as a solo female traveler, and why I’d give Paris a solid B overall.

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