Travel with Me

For years I’ve shared my travels here on the blog, and now I’m inviting you to join me in one of my favorite places: Toulouse, France.

This fall, I’ll be hosting a small-group trip designed around the idea of slow travel. Instead of rushing from city to city, we’ll spend 7 days and 6 nights getting to know Toulouse through its markets, cafés, food, history, and everyday moments. We’ll explore together, enjoy unique local experiences, and leave plenty of time for you to wander, discover hidden corners of the city, and enjoy Toulouse at your own pace.

I’ll be there throughout the trip to help, answer questions, offer recommendations, and share the city I fell in love with. My hope is that you’ll leave with more than photos and souvenirs. You’ll leave with favorite places, familiar streets, new friendships, and the feeling that, for a little while, Toulouse was home.

If this sounds like your kind of adventure, I’d love for you to join me. Click below for trip details, dates, pricing, and everything that’s included (travel terms and conditions).

[Learn More About the Toulouse Trip →]

I’m Chelsey

Hello, I’m Chelsey!

Welcome to The Paper Mama — I’m a longtime blogger, maker, and adventure-seeker based in Portland, Oregon. Here, I share my love for travel, DIY creativity, and good food (especially the kind someone else cooks). Whether I’m exploring a new city, crafting something fun, or hunting down the best eats, I’m trying things, making stuff, and eating well — one day at a time. So glad you’re here!

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