Welcome back to Postcards Between Pages, where we unpack the stories behind the snapshots—the ones that don’t make it onto postcards. I’m Kristen, and today’s episode is a little different. It’s not about the perfect trip. It’s about the one that went sideways in the most Parisian way possible.

This is “Parisian Vacation Fails”—a love letter to letdowns, and a reminder that even the most glamorous cities can leave you with blistered feet, blurry photos, and a suitcase full of unmet expectations.