Hello everyone,
I am starting to dream about a trip to Paris in early December 2025 with my sister. We would likely spend 7-10 days in Paris, with a quick overnight to Strasbourg in the middle.
So, I'm thinking I could also tack on 4 solo nights either before or after somewhere completely different. Lisbon? Prague? Budapest? I'd likely stay in that one location for the full 4 nights, maybe do a day trip close by, but not looking to split the days into two different destinations. I fly from Boston and would prefer a direct flight to start the vacation, so a trip to Central Europe would likely come after Paris, whereas Lisbon could be at the start of the trip. I've been to Venice, Florence, and Rome and don't have a burning desire to see those cities again at this time.
Suggestions? Things I should think about to help me decide? I've been to Prague once before in 2004 and loved it, but I've never been to the other cities. Access to inexpensive hostels that welcome travelers over 40 is important. I've spent a lot of time in France, and while I'd be happy continuing to spend all my vacations there, I'm interested in trying something new.
Thanks in advance for your input!