Comments on: A tale of two cities

By: Samantha

Samantha — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:20:45 +0000

So, we’re pals even more now that I know you like Ben Folds. Love him.

By: Braveheart

Braveheart — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:53:55 +0000

I’d say London – because I live here!

By: Johanna

Johanna — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:29:59 +0000

I agree that there’s more to see in Paris than in London. I love London and have spent a lot of time there, but Paris is more of an adventure that never ends. There’s always something new to discover.

Nothing, however,compares to Scotland. Such a nice place and such nice people! I’d move there in a second!

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:34:07 +0000

having lived in both cities (although only as student in Paris), and being equally fluent in French and English I think they are both great places. Paris is possibly more fun to vist (more compact, certainly), and London much more expensive. Ultimately London is where I chose to live (more villagey, and a bit more fun).

By: emmabovary

emmabovary — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:28:47 +0000

Just to correct an error: all national musems are indeed free in Paris if you are under 26 years old. And they are also free to all ages the first Sunday of every month.

By: Naantje

Naantje — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:19:23 +0000

I’ve cut the frustration: everybody on the planet seemed to be going to Paris (all three of my brothers, my boyfriend’s college, a girl friend, a teacher, some people from the government, president Obama (twice!), you) and I live only a 3.5 hours drive away from Paris yet I’ve never been there. Never!

So, when my boyfriend decided to take me out of town for a couple of days for our three year anniversary, it was easy to pick a place to go: Paris! We scratched the fancy restaurant in favor of the bus there (a baguette with a piece of cheese on the border of the Seine is way more romantic than a three course meal somewhere else) and my mum decided to sponsor us for a second night :)

You can imagine I’m happy hearing you all pick Paris over London! Will be sifting through your travel journey to look for things we absolutely have to do in so little time (we’ve got from monday 12.30 to wednesday 18.00)

By: Quix

Quix — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:28:35 +0000

Never been to either, but Paris calls to me more. Wish I would have gone when I was all but fluent in french in high school/college. London is on the list for sure, but Paris definitely is that magical place I *have* to go someday.

First though – Italy next year.

By: JennC

JennC — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:37:48 +0000

I agree with Ellen’s comment.. The countryside towns in both France and England were entirely different than the cities of Paris and London. And I too, loved Rome.

But if we’re voting from all european cities, I’d have to say Florence.. beautiful, romantic and gelato (like ice cream but better!) – need I say more? haha..

So Pasta Queen, when is your next travel adventure now that you’re hooked?

By: NewMe

NewMe — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:35:41 +0000

Paris definitely gets my vote. I speak French, which really helps, but what I love about Paris is how visually wonderful it is. Sadly, much of London was bombed to smithereens during WW2, so there are fewer historic buildings (though there’s still a lot to see). The food in France is also vastly better than in Britain, unless you have mucho bucks. Also, as you say, the French take more time to enjoy life.

I do like London, but not half as much as Paris.

And Rome is pretty wonderful too!

By: JennC

JennC — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:33:41 +0000

I traveled to both alone and found Paris more welcoming, which is weird cause I’m from Texas and don’t speak fluent French. But the French were very patient with my butchering of their language and were friendly for the most part. Londoners seemed more indifferent to or more removed from their surrounding or from interacting with others. Parisians seemed more laid back in attitude and took time to enjoy things. I wasn’t in either city long though, it was over 15 years ago, and I was a tourist so I’m intersted to read other’s ideas of the two cities and how they compare.

Fun post Pasta Queen!