The Paris interview with Michele and Ron

Michele and Ron – travel blogger

Every other week, Discover Walks will share with some great insight from Travel bloggers from around the world who fell in love with Paris. They will share their favorites addresses and things to do while in Paris. Because genuine advice and stories are so important to us, in addition to our born-and-raised Parisian tour stories, we now bring you real advice from fellow travelers.

Bonjour Michele and Ron, can you tell us more about who you are?

Michele is 55 and was born in Hastings, New Zealand and Ron is 53 and was born in Murwillumbah Australia. We currently live in Rocingham which is south of Perth in Western Australia.

Why did you start writing leggingit?

We started blogging on an online platform in 2009 when we were going on a trip to the UK. Our audience started with family and friends but grew quickly. We continued to blog our holidays there until we started planning our big adventure. We then realised that it would be better to have our own platform so Legging It was born.

Why did you start traveling?

Our first trip together was our honeymoon in 2000, we went to Singapore and Malaysia. This trip made us realise there was so much of the world to explore so our passion was born. Being so close to Asia we are able to get there quite cheaply so have spent many holidays there over the years. Our long term travel adventure idea came to us while on holidays in Vietnam and we just decided to go for it.

What’s special about your blog?

Our blog documents the adventures and experiences of a 50 something couple who decide to head of on a motorcycle and explore Europe. We are not adventure motorcyclists…the reality is we had never spent much time on a motorbike at all but decided it was what we wanted to do and off we went. We are now advocating a lifestyle of less things…more experiences so blog about experiences and events both local and international.

What would be your top 3 things to do in Paris?

• Sunset from the Eiffel Tower, book online and just arrive in time to see the sun set and Paris become a city of lights.
• Wandering through the Gardens, stop and enjoy the cafes, the music and take time to sit and enjoy a book with the locals.
• Exploring the streets of Montmartre, every street has something to discover, art markets, quirky cafes and of course amazing food…

Your Top 3 good addresses in Paris?

• Le Café du Commerce (51 rue du commerce, 75015) – Where you can enjoy local specialties, for a reasonable price in beautiful surroundings.
• McDonalds in Champs Elysées. while not the normal recommendation but here you can enjoy cheap coffee (about a quarter of the price if other places along there) and sit out on the street and enjoy people watching.
• Pavillon De La Fontaine in the Luxembourg Gardens – a not so cheap coffee but great views and if you are lucky enough there may be music in the Band Stand.

Your favorite landmark in Paris?

The Eiffel Tower is our favourite place, it is so majestic the way it overlooks the city and it looks so different seeing it by day and night. Whenever you capture a glimpse it always makes me smile.

What is your favorite neighborhood in Paris?

Montmartre is our favourite area, it is so unassuming but full of life. I find every time we visit we find something new from statues to cemeteries to art shops it is just magic.

Could you give us your recommendation to first timers in Paris?

Do a Walking Tour to get your bearings then just wander, do not be afraid to go off the tourist routes and explore some of the other suburbs, check out local markets, etc.

Thank you so much Michele and Ron, keep on enjoying Paris

Merci beaucoup :-)