I spent $4,700 on a trip to Paris for one week and a few days in London. I thought I had mastered public transit, but I needed more time to space events out properly. I learned on-the-fly travel decisions don't always work out and reading reviews can pay off.
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement The 2024 Olympics seemed like a great time to explore Paris, so my friends and I began booking our trip over a year in advance. Then, in late July to early August, I embarked on a 10-night trip to Europe, including seven nights in Paris and three nights in London.
This was my first time traveling outside the United States , and venturing throughout Europe during such a monumental time was both chaotic and insightful. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
Have an account? Log in . Here's roughly what I spent on my 10-night trip: Advertisement Transportation : $1,298 for a flight from Los Angeles to Paris, a flight from London to Los A.