In this episode, Amy Boyle shares her transformative experience of a three-week solo trip to Paris, reflecting on the freedom and self-discovery that comes with traveling alone. She discusses her planning process, accommodations, and the importance of flexibility in exploring the city. Amy highlights memorable culinary experiences, her time spent in Versailles, and the valuable lessons learned about solitude and self-reflection. She also offers book and movie recommendations that capture the essence of Paris, encouraging listeners to discover the magic of solo travel and to “find your own Paris” wherever you may live.

Amy’s Paris recommendations: 

• Hotel worth the splurge: Hotel Dupond Smith (only has 8 rooms!) 
• Must-visit bookstore: Shakespeare and Company
• Books to read:  At the Existentialist Cafe by Sarah Bakewell, The Art of French Eating by Ann Mah, Paris by Gertrude Stein and The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
• Movies that take place in Paris: Julie and Julia, Before Sunset, and Midnight in Paris
• Favorite restaurants: La Mansion Rose,  Le Consulat Café (great mussels and people watching!), Carnavalet Museum (beautiful garden for lunch) and La Tour outside of Paris in Versailles

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