Jaderial interning in Paris Fall 2022
Before I left, I wanted to learn all about packing tips, the best places to travel to in Europe, and how to be safe/smart while traveling. These three accounts are my favorite influencers who I learned from and gained valuable travel information from! Give them a follow!
@Throughthelyns @Shewillbewandering @Thatch.travel
Other ways I prepared myself for my internship abroad included downloading a few essential apps.
WhatsApp - an internationally available, free, communication platform that allows instant text and voice messaging, voice and video calls, and sharing of images, documents, user locations, and other content! It’s a great way to communicate with your family back home and anyone else in-country!
Hopper – a free to download and use application to find the best times to book flights, hotels, or other transportation! It’s a great way to plan your flights based on the cheapest times/ways to travel!
Thatch – an e-commerce platform where travel creators curate, share, and sell interactive travel guides and planning services. Some of the guides are free! If you are not into planning your weekend travels and want someone else to do it for you – this is the best app to look at! Experienced travelers have their top recommendations and guides on here, specifically for you to access!
Eurail – a single train pass that lets you travel as much of as little as you want on participating European train networks for a set amount of travel days. If you want to travel to many surrounding cities or countries, this is the best bang for your buck! This is how I traveled while I was in Europe, and it was the best and cheapest way for me to see the surrounding countries. I would highly recommend looking into a Eurail pass and start planning out your weekend travels!
Big Mama Group Restaurants
If you are looking for the best authentic Italian meals, without weekending in Italy, head to any one of the Big Mama Group Restaurants. The atmosphere is incredible, and the food is divine. From the Italian wine to fresh burrata to the homemade truffle pasta finished with a tiramisu that was to-die-for, you can’t go wrong. Our waiter came to us with the tiramisu in a serving pan and dished us tiramisu by the spoonful. “The first bite, the second bite… and the third bite.” Each was a whopping scoop of tiramisu, and I was in heaven. These restaurants were a small piece of heaven on earth, and the best part is, they have locations in Paris, London, and Madrid! Make sure to book reservations before going because the tables fill up quick! (Cost 20 - 40€ per person). Here is the link to book!