• Posted byby Elle-Rose
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Pad and I have a habit of getting unlucky with weather.

When we were in Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the USA earlier in the year – thunder and rain seemed to follow is around like a bad smell.

Occasionally we’d get excited about a blue sky when we woke up in the morning – only to discover clouds rolling in seconds later.

Saying that though, its something we’ve always made the best of. Yes rain isn’t always the most ideal weather type – but most of the time, if you’re somewhere worth being, with someone worth being with – it doesn’t matter if it’s raining or not.

So, back to Paris.

I thought I’d share a few photos of us looking all drenched!

Paris in the rain tip 1: Find someone tech savvy and nimble to take tourist photos for you. The longer you wait for them to take the photo – the wetter you’re going to get!

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Paris in the rain tip 2: When looking for somewhere to shelter from the rain – choose small cafes on back streets, not big cafes right by the attractions. This glass of Coke set us back 18 Euros! 18! Ouch. At least he looks like he’s enjoying it though hey?

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Paris in the rain tip 3: Paris is still very pretty (even in rain) but make sure you remember to whip your camera out whenever sunshine makes a rare cameo during your day.

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Paris in the rain tip 4: When the rain gets really really bad – just go hide in the Metro, and ride the train until the people getting on don’t look wet anymore. That means the rain has probably stopped.

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Paris in the rain tip 5: If you smile in photos – no one will notice the rain, or that you are soaking wet through.

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Paris in the rain tip 6: This isn’t a tip really, just proof that the above tip is in fact true and correct.

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Paris in the rain tip 7: The Sacré Cœur is kind of windy so doubles up your wetness factor (but the view is proper nice). Approach with caution when in the rain, don’t expect your umbrella to keep you safe.

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Paris in the rain tip 8: Wear boots (waterproof if you can). Under all those beautiful autumn leaves are puddles of mud. You have been warned! 
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Paris in the rain tip 9: Book a nice hotel you can run back to when it all gets too much.

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Did you like the photos featured in this blog post? Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @TheWorldAndThenSome where I post lots more gorgeous photos from my travels!