Thinking about taking a trip abroad for your birthday? Maybe Paris?!
One of those first thoughts that probably comes to mind while planning, “I wonder what you get for free on your birthday in Paris?”
If you grew up in the United States, you probably know the “birthday freebie” game by heart. Free pancakes at Denny’s, a drink at Starbucks, and a dessert at half the chain restaurants in town. On your birthday, your inbox is a parade of coupons and “this one is on us” messages.
Cross the Atlantic, and that culture shifts.
In France and in much of Europe, businesses are far less likely to hand out free things just because it is your birthday. So if you are planning to spend your dream birthday abroad, finding something genuinely free on your birthday takes a bit more digging.
Atomic Trips runs all-inclusive, guide-led group trips to Ireland, Italy, France, Scotland, and England, everything handled before you land. See upcoming trips →