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PAIGE KOCOUREK
Tales From the Honeymoon Trail
Villefranche-sur-Mer , France .
Life has taken my last few months on a whimsical whirlwind of adventures , beginning with marrying my best friend . On June 3 , 2023 , Eric Udermann and I tied the knot , and on June 5 , we embarked upon our month-long honeymoon escapade across the pond . Herein lies our tales on the trail .
France
With just three small backpacks in tow , Eric and I stepped into the city of love and delectable croissants : Paris , France . Our sleepless flight and jet lag were no match for the euphoric excitement we exuded as we found our way to the hotel before setting off on the cobblestoned streets to immerse our selves in Paris ’ s lively culture and history .
If you have yet to go , Paris is a city unlike any other . It plays host to iconic monuments like the Eiffel Tower , Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral ; but one can also escape the crowds down quiet side streets to enjoy un café — the French term for a shot of espresso — or quaint shops and restaurants .
After a few days of wandering the city , we rented a car and began the drive to Colmar , France , which is an enchanting town on the east side of the country . Along the way , we stopped in Reims , France — a town in the region of Champagne where we toured a traditional , active Champagne house and learned about the art of making this famed celebratory beverage .
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