EXPLORE EUROPE
European Hidden Gems Guide
Stop Going to Paris is a travel blog featuring niche, off-the-beaten-path places, guides, and travel tips to enrich your travel experience in Europe and bring you the best the continent has to offer.
My goal is to help you expand your vision of Europe and experience it authentically beyond the mainstream destinations you will see recommended all the time.
For example, that’s me here in Zakopane! Bet you never heard of it right?
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Discover European hidden gems and plan a unique trip
Want to see a bit more of Europe that is not just Paris and London? Get personalized travel itineraries for off-the-beaten-path adventures based on your interests and trip length.
Anya Rahmoune
Fun fact, I live in… drumroll… Paris! That’s why the name of the blog is funny.
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– plan your itinerary in unique destinations.
– help book your transportation, accommodation, and activities.
– give you tips on how to get around, speak the language, handle currency changes, and so on.
All tailored to your travel interests, budget, and preferences.
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