Solo travel isn't just about the places you visit—it's about who you become along the way. My journey through France began as a work trip to the luxurious Champagne region and evolved into a personal pilgrimage back to Paris where my travel business dreams first took shape.

The adventure started with conquering my fear of driving in Europe. Navigating the chaotic roundabouts of Charles de Gaulle airport tested my New York driving skills, but once on the open road to Champagne, everything changed. The countryside revealed itself in sweeping vistas that made every kilometer worthwhile. In Champagne, I experienced the exclusive Dom Perignon cellars—a rare tour not available to the general public—where champagne bottles balanced precariously on corks in underground chambers that whispered centuries of history. The family-run Champagne Augustine Vineyard showed me how deeply connected these vintners are to their land and craft, creating an experience that transcended mere wine tasting.

When I returned to Paris, it felt like coming full circle. In 2019, I sat at a café table and announced my dream of starting One Girl Travel to fellow retreat participants. Now I was back as its full-time owner. I packed my days with unique experiences: dining at Madame Brasserie on the Eiffel Tower as lights twinkled across the city, attending the Nouvelle Eve cabaret where the performances dazzled and champagne flowed freely, getting professional photos taken through affordable Airbnb Experiences, and touring the city in a lime-green vintage Citroen convertible. Even my final day at Disneyland Paris (complete with dining at the world's only Ratatouille restaurant) brought unexpected joy.

Travel teaches us that life doesn't pause while we're away. I returned home to a leaking ceiling and my 99-year-old grandmother's fall—stark reminders that adventure and responsibility often compete for our attention. Yet this is precisely why travel matters. It strengthens us for life's inevitable challenges and reminds us that we're capable of navigating unfamiliar terrain, both abroad and at home.

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