How I Traveled to Paris, France as a Student - Without the Stress
I’ve always wanted to visit Paris, France since forever, but as a student, it always felt like those trips you plan once you have “your life” together. A fantasy that can only come true once you achieve financial stability and free time.
However I can now say that all my problems vanished once I used Triply.
Booking the Trip - Without Breaking my Budget
Usually with traveling, the biggest obstacle was always the airfare. And if you want a cheap flight, your best bet is a flight at 3:00AM on a random Tuesday with three layovers. Yikes. However, through the website, I gained access to negotiated student-only flight discounts. Instantly it was booked when I managed to swiftly find a round-trip ticket that was significantly lower than anything I researched previously from search engines. Moreover, Triply ensured to verify the airline’s baggage policy for me, so I did not get hit with any “hidden” fees at the gate.
Being able to start a trip without a drained bank account changed my entire perspective of traveling.
Booking the Trip - Without Breaking my Budget
As a student, I do not have an ample amount of time to waste researching and certainly did not have the money to waste on a “budget” hotel that turned out to be a nightmare. However, by using the app’s verified travel access of accommodations, I was able to skip the endless tabs of sketchy reviews and scams. Within around 10 minutes, I was able to book a reliable bed at a trusted, student-verified hostel in the 11th Arrondissement.
Since I was a subscriber, I secured a “Member-Only” rate that saved me a good 25% off the original price.
Which basically sums up to three extra days of museum passes and pain au chocolat.
Navigating Like a Local - Even Without Knowing a Lick of French
Transportation is mandatory when it comes to trips, and it is often the biggest cost for travelers. I used the app’s integrated rail tools to snag a discounted ticket on the Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV), which translates into a snazzy high-speed train. So, instead of paying the standard adult fare that would have consumed my entire weekly budget, I unlocked a negotiated student rate that made high-speed trips cheaper than a bus.
Once I jumped onto the Parisian cobblestones, I immediately used the app to navigate the regional train (RER) and metro systems. I was even able to book a discounted rail pass for a day trip to Versailles that was exclusively available to students.
An incredible life-saving feature in the app, is the built-in translator which assists me in reading menus and ordering delicious food. I ended with the best meal of my life at an authentic restaurant for only 15$.
Memories Over Math
The best part about this trip? I did not have to fear opening my bank account. The subscription gave me a curated guide to student-specific perks. Like reminding me exactly which days the Louvre was free for students or the best local places to spend sightseeing and picnicking like at the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.
The Verdict - An App Built for Nomad Students
Personally, this was not just a vacation, but a confidence builder. The travel market often overlooks the student demographic because we do not have “business traveler” budgets to support them. However, this app understands that we are the ones who are most curious about the world. I was incredibly happy to have a savvy and reliable travel agent in my pocket who reassured my worries over traveling.
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