I am admittedly an over-planner, or perhaps a plan-a-holic. I really enjoy researching a destination, finding the best things to see and do, and trying to fit as much as possible into our itinerary. Knowing we had a limited amount of time in Paris, I planned something for every day, and many days had two, three, or even four things on the schedule.
I am happy, though, that I resisted the temptation to fill every minute of our trip. I heeded the advice of many who had come before me, who said that some of the best moments in Paris are the ones that happen along the way, simply strolling through the city with no particular destination in mind. While our itinerary was full, I did “schedule” some time for strolling, and I was glad I did.
And a note for the return trip: more time for exploring the neighborhoods in Paris is definitely necessary!
