Mackenzie Salmon

Aug 9, 2024 | usatoday.com | Mackenzie Salmon

PARIS – Heads up American friends: If you're traveling to France, don't expect to wear your gym leggings in the streets of Paris or you'll be met with quite a few disapproving eyes. But no need to be scared – we'll set you up for success so you can be classy but easygoing when you visit Paris. Marie Bou Aziz, an American-French influencer on social media, has learned how to bridge the fashion gap. "I'm mostly in Miami, but when I come to France, it's definitely different," she says.

Aug 7, 2024 | aol.com | Kim Hjelmgaard |Mackenzie Salmon

August 8, 2024 at 4:05 AMPARIS — The snooty waiter. The stubborn, maybe even insulting, corner store owner who gripes about a visitor's inability to speak the language. The criminal cab fare. All big cities − New York, London, Beijing − can feel isolating, unfriendly and put a large dent in an unsuspecting visitor's wallet. Fairly or not, Paris gets a bad rap in the tourist stakes.

Aug 3, 2024 | aol.com | Mackenzie Salmon

Updated August 3, 2024 at 7:11 PMPARIS – It’s hard to visit Paris and not be inspired − or at least appreciative − of the rich history that lives throughout the city. There are countless museums to take in the art, traditions and architecture. However, you don’t need to enter a building to appreciate the cultural riches of Paris. Strolling through any arrondissements, or "districts," you’ll find colorful works of art pasted and painted on the walls of buildings.

Aug 3, 2024 | usatoday.com | Mackenzie Salmon

PARIS – It’s hard to visit Paris and not be inspired − or at least appreciative − of the rich history that lives throughout the city. There are countless museums to take in the art, traditions and architecture. However, you don’t need to enter a building to appreciate the cultural riches of Paris. Strolling through any arrondissements, or "districts," you’ll find colorful works of art pasted and painted on the walls of buildings. Don’t be mistaken; street art is not taken lightly.

Aug 1, 2024 | usatoday.com | Mackenzie Salmon

CHAMPAGNE, France — The train journey along the Marne River from Paris to the region of Champagne is one of beauty and serenity. For those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, a short 90-mile train ride is all it takes to experience the magical offerings of taking a sip of history in a bottle with a breathtaking view of the French countryside. Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is champagne.