I’m 35F and recently single after a LTR of 4 years (Engaged 1 year). It’s been over a month and been doing a lot of work on myself with getting therapy, praying, meditating, podcasts and Reddit peeps.

I’m currently trying to plan a solo trip to Paris. My ex never wanted to travel and just hated a lot of things I liked. I’m a hopeless romantic at heart. I’ve always wanted to travel and visit Paris, I think it’s the hopeless romantic girl in me. Call it my Eat, Pray, Love trip, but I want to go because if I don’t and wait for someone to go with me, it will never happen. I’m trying to get my groove back and just find myself again. There’s a saying I’ve recently heard “if you’re going to be sad, be sad in Paris!”. I’m thinking of going Thanksgiving week. I’m a teacher and I’ll be off that week. Any tips or ideas? I’m on a budget since all my money was going towards the wedding but do have some savings.

I’m thinking about staying at a hostel and get a single room since it seems it will be cheaper and I heard you can meet other solo travelers. I’m not trying to meet any men, just people to connect with and even possibly going through the same experience. Any tips or places you’ve stayed at, places you recommend are safe to stay at as a women.

Another note I wanted to include, I’m a Spanish speaking brown skinned Latina plus sized woman. I’m also wondering how the plan ride will be traveling over 8 hours. Also how people treat POC plus size women in Europe. Anyone travel with Air France? 😬