Is Paris Really As Overrated As TikTok Says? Here’s How To Make Your Trip Worthwhile
Over the past few months, there has been a large wave of influencers and tourists claiming that Paris is overhyped and not worth visiting. Before you take their word for it, consider this: Paris is what you make of it.
Ah, Paris. The city of love, macarons, palaces…and also graffiti, trash, and dirty public transport. Too many Americans have booked flights expecting to land in a glorified theme park, only to realize they’ve arrived in a city like any other. The Japanese call it Paris syndrome: “a state of severe culture shock” that visitors experience when the famed metropolis “fails to live up to expectations.” But just because Paris may not be a utopia doesn’t mean you can’t still have an enjoyable time there. Here’s how to make the most of your trip.