Broke and Boujee

Salut, mes amis! 

If you don’t know me, my name is Jenna Hughes and I am currently studying in Paris.

When you get to your city (wherever that may be), it can be overwhelming! There are tons of things to do: trying new foods at the local restaurants, seeing the big sites and if you are like me, shopping a little (or a lot). 

However, sometimes these things add up FAST, especially since the currency isn’t the same. It is hard to plan how much things cost when you want to do everything and also have no idea what the value of certain things are. 

I personally have to watch my money, so I get how you feel if money is your stressor. I mean, I am all for living my best life but why does it have to be so expensive?

While the popular sites and ‘touristy things’ are fun, I believe from my own experience that the best things are often FREE. These free experiences not only save your wallet, but they also tend to be less swamped with tourists. Hidden gems of the city if you will. 

Not to mention, these free experiences are also more likely to connect you with daily life in your country. Oftentimes, most of the people who live in the city go to these places because they are free and not filled with tourist traps. These places will connect you more with daily life and teach you to enjoy the simplicity that life has to offer abroad. 

So whether or not money is something you have to keep in mind abroad, these free things are worth a visit! You might find something that you weren’t expecting to see or meet someone you might have not known otherwise. That’s the fun of these places! They are authentic experiences. Look below to see just some of the many free things to do in Paris. Happy sight-seeing!

Bisous, XOXO