Once upon a time, there was a man named George who was the epitome of a homebody. He had never left his small town and had no desire to do so. However, one day, George’s boss, Mr. Smith, decided it was time for him to broaden his horizons and sent him on a business trip to Paris.
George was not thrilled about this turn of events, but he couldn’t very well say no to his boss. He then prepared his belongings for his journey and left.
Upon arriving in Paris, George was immediately overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of the city. He had never seen anything like it before and had no idea where to begin. He decided to ask the hotel concierge for some recommendations on where to go and what to see.
The concierge, a charming young woman named Sophie, was more than happy to help. She gave George a map and marked all the must-see attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Louvre.
George set off to explore the city, but as it turns out, he was not the best with maps. He soon found himself lost and wandering the streets with no idea where he was going. He asked for directions, but no one spoke English and George’s French was limited to “Bonjour” and “Merci.”
Just as he was about to give up, George spotted a sign that read “Tour Eiffel” and decided to follow it. But instead of the famous landmark, he ended up at a small, rundown amusement park.
Confused and disappointed, George decided to take a ride on the park’s only attraction, a rickety old rollercoaster. As he went round and round on the ride, he couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity of his situation.
After the rollercoaster ride, George realized that he was having more fun than he had in a long time. He decided to embrace his accidental tourist status and make the most of his time in Paris.
He spent the next few days visiting all the “off the beaten path” attractions that he stumbled upon. He rode on the oldest carousel in Paris, at Place des Abbesses and went to the catacombs, where he saw the bones of six million Parisians. He ate at a hole-in-the-wall café and visited a local market.
Before he knew it, his time in Paris was up and it was time to head back home. As he boarded the plane, George couldn’t help but feel a little sad to be leaving. He had had the time of his life in Paris, and he realized that he had been missing out on all the fun and adventure that the world had to offer.
He landed back home and immediately called Sophie, the concierge, and thanked her for all the help. He told her that he had the best time and will like to come back soon.
From that day on, George was a changed man. He became an enthusiastic traveler, always eager to explore new places and try new things. And he always made sure to bring a map, but with a sense of humor and adventure in his heart.
The end