Paris is a city that feels so expansive, it’s often overwhelming. But usually in one of those “I want to soak it all in and not miss a single thing” kind of ways! There are so many delicious, beautiful, exciting, romantic, and unique things to experience in this city, and I will be the first to say that Paris lives up to the hype! In order to help ease the “where do I start” panic that sets, here are 18 essential things to do in Paris:

Odds are, if you’ve found yourself in this corner of the internet, you’re deep in the trenches of planning a trip and have already been bombarded with nearly a hundred different ideas. I’ve always found it easier to work with short lists and straightforward answers. So if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by it all, take a deep breath. I’ve made it simple. One thing to eat, one thing to see, and one thing to do. When we went to Puerto Rico, we were there for only a few days, so we didn’t accomplish much else besides these few things and yet, we always look back on it as such a rich and enjoyable trip. I guess what I’m trying to say is if all you end up doing are these three things, you’re still going to walk away very satisfied.

I have lived in Seattle for a couple years now and still find so much joy in discovering new hype-worthy food spots. After a million saved Instagram posts and countless weekends trying new spots, I have created my personal master list of food recs. For months now, it’s sat in my notes app, just a copy-paste away for friends and family looking for the best bites in Seattle. I figured it was about time to gift the general public the fruits of my efforts. Whether you’re planning a trip this year, recently moved to the city, or have lived here for years and are in search of a great new spot, you’ve come to the right place.

When I first moved to Seattle, I spent every weekend (for a year!) at a different bakery, taste-testing their offerings and getting to know the neighborhood it was in. This guide is the fruits of my labors. Here are the top five bakeries in Seattle, Washington.

How to organize your week in a way that maximizes your travel time, hits all the best stops, and allows you to fully soak up each neighborhood!

If you’re “balling on a budget”, just know that jaw dropping views are not out of reach for you!