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Driving Me Crazy, Part 2
As the loyal readers may recall, this past spring Yours Truly found out she not only needed a French driving license, but that she’d have to take classes and both exams to get it. Well, months later and wiser, here are a few things I learned that can help both visiting drivers and long-time residents who’ve been sneaking about with a US license all these years.
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A Parisian Wedding
Tips for tying the knot in Paris, or recreating the French atmosphere in your wedding wherever you live.
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A Writer in France
A few resources for those who want to know more about the writer's life in France, including literary journals, readings, and other expat writers' websites.
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Best Restaurants in Paris France
Top quality food and France go hand in hand. The Luxury Travel list of five best restaurants and bistros in Paris narrows the field for tourists seeking great cuisine.
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Bye Bye Black Coats
Paris fashion relies almost exclusively on black as the dominant color. Will this change for Spring? Let's hope so!
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Cybercafes@Paris
Can’t live without your e-mail for one day? Never fear, there’s an internet café in Paris for you!
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Getting Connected in Paris
When you think of how complicated it can be to buy and hook-up a computer in your own country, including loading the software, finding an internet provider, and dealing with the occasional crashes and bugs, imagine how hard it is in Paris!
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Going to the Movies Parisian Style
Cold and wet in Paris? Had enough of walking around? Make it a night out at the movies! All about the cinemas in Paris, including links that list times, locations and prices of current films.
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Halloweenland at Disneyland Paris!
Everything you need to know about the best place in Paris for Halloween fun -- for all ages!
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Ladurée Tea Salon, Paris France
Ladurée is a refined tea salon with as much history as it has elegance, you don't want to miss the Ladurée experience if you're ever in Paris (or London, or Geneva)
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Marianne Splits Town--and her bust goes too!
Laetitia Casta causes all sorts of heart attacks by leaving her home country of France to live in the British tax paradise. The French are not amused.
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Millennium Bug? Not if the Weather Gets Here First!
Storm sweeps through Paris, disabling the City of Lights with just one week to go until the Millennium Celebration begins!
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Paris in a Week Part 3: Kiwis on the Move!
Kiwis in Paris discover a grand monument, the Pantheon, built by a relative back in the 1700's.
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Paris la Ville d'Amour? Bien sur!
Ahhhh...Romance and Paris! Say what you will, but a bridgeload of smooching lovers can't be wrong!
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Paris Neighborhoods II: North of Montmartre
Eating and shopping in the tourist-free neighborhood north of Montmartre.
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Paris: City of Illusion
For many people, Paris is a haven from the violent crime seen in other countries. But with the press reluctant to report on the growing crime rate, the peace is just an illusion.
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RV Camping à la Française--Part 1
With five weeks minimum vacation time, why not get an RV to tour around Europe? But the Halls discover that the journey doesn't begin once you've got your campervan, but in buying one in France.
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Some Top French Sites
Don't let the language scare you away! The French have a few great sites worth checking out!
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The Aliens Have Landed, Part 2: A Room with a Phew!
Looking for a decent apartement in Paris? Take a number!
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The Best Advice for Your Week in Paris, Part 1
Churches, Museums, and Tours, oh my! How to survive a week in Paris (and even enjoy yourself a little).
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The Northern Marais/Temple Quarter
The North Marais/Temple district is quickly becoming the new hip place to be in Paris. Find out why!
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The Parisian Pedestrian: by Choice and by Force
While I love being a pedestrian in Paris, sometimes I don’t have a choice. As the “grève” season of transportation strikes approaches, be prepared to find alternative means of getting yourself to the holiday sales.
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Tips on Personal Safety in Paris
Awareness and a few precautions can make the difference between a pleasant night out in Paris and a nasty brush with the underbelly of Parisian society.,Awareness and a few precautions can make the difference between a pleasant night out in Paris and a nasty brush with the underbelly of Parisian society.
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To Paris...and Beyond!
Do you really think you can visit every corner of France AND Paris in just a week? Heather pleas for everyone to slow down and smell the vie en rose.
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Un Joyeux Halloween à Paris
"Stop them before they eat all our decorations!" An American ponders the confused birth of Halloween in Paris. Contains Halloween events and links.
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World AIDS Awareness Day in Paris
On December 1, 1999, Paris celebrated the 12th Annual World AIDS Awareness Day with typical marching fervor. This article also recommends some helpful HIV/AIDS resources available in Paris.
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Celebrate the New Year in Europe and North Africa!
The travelsleuth looks at some January highlights in London, Scotland, France, Germany and Arabia.
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Gregory Page Interview
Gregory Page discusses the “Eurocana” style of his new album, Love Made Me Drunk, in Part 1 of Folk101’s exclusive interview.
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Gregory Page Interview, Continued
Folk101 continues its conversation with Gregory Page with a discussion of his hometown San Diego and the advantages of being an independent musician.
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Gregory Page Interview, Final Word
Folk101 concludes its interview with Gregory Page by examining how and why he continues to produce music.
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Gregory Page: Love Made Me Drunk
4/5: With Love Made Me Drunk, Gregory Page has created a highly successful concept album, where Paris shines as both a romantic and haunted setting for the musician.
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July 14, 1789
On July 14, 1789 an angry French mob stormed the Bastille. The fall of the Bastille is considered the opening salvo of the radical stage of the French Revolution.
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Navigation for Newcomers and Near-Natives
Get into the loop! Paris's web sites let you catch up on what’s happening all over the city.
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Paris for Free (or somewhere near there)
Don't ruin your vacation by overspending on crappy accommodation! Here are some suggestions from a local on finding a decent place to sleep in Paris.
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Paris Neighborhoods III: Butte aux Cailles
A bit of history and visiting information for the charming Butte-aux-Cailles quarter of the 13th arrondissement.
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Stylish Paris Pocket Guide
Guides to places like Paris get bigger and bigger, but some of the best guides are specialist guides like the Wallpaper Pocket Guides which focus in on the best of a city
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The Heavenly Scented City
Paris is known for its perfumes and beauty products, and for good reason! Here are some tips on where to shop and what to look for.
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Alexander Calder: Father of the Mobile
"When everything goes right, a mobile is a piece of poetry that dances with the joy of life and surprises."
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Best Michelin Restaurants in Paris
Love it or hate it, don't ignore the Michelin Guide. Its 2007 Paris edition picks out the city's best hotels and restaurants, including ten with three Michelin Stars.
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Cheap Rail Tickets Direct to Paris
New Eurostar terminal and British rail network deal means fast times and cheap prices to Paris and Brussels from UK cities like Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool.
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Fast Animal Facts
What creatures were the first to fly in a hot air balloon? How fast can an ostrich run? Did dinosaurs eat grass? Find the answers to all of these questions and more. Trivia is fun and your family and friends will be amazed at your knowledge.
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Free Rick Steves Podcast Tours
Why pay for a tour of attractions like the Sistine Chapel and the Louvre? Travel icon Rick Steves is now offering free podcast tours for download.
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Trains are often better way to go
France is a large country, but trains are often a better way to travel than planes due to all the restrictions, rules and regulations of air travel today.
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Two French Artists Paint Dancers
Both Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec created artworks in Paris that featured dancers. For Degas, it was the ballet and ballerinas. For Toulouse-Lautrec, it was the cancan
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The New Seven Wonders of the World
Will it be the Acropolis? And Alhambra? Or Angkor? Or The Eiffel Tower? What about the Great Wall of China? Which sites will be named The New Seven Wonders of the World?
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Arz Bakery's Lebanese Pastries
Move over French pastries- the Lebanese make delicate, whisper thin baked goods with rosewater, orangewater, honey and nuts that give dessert time a whole new meaning!
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I-Biology
Biotechnology and Information Technology are converging into a new field called I-Biology. It promises to revolutionize the way drugs are discovered in the 21st century.
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Mahogany (Episode 7)
Join in the celebration to the conclusion of Mahogany. Find out what unfolds concerning Jewels and her family. Don't forget to leave your final comments on my saga based on the era of the Harlem Renaissance. And yes, the saga will, in the near, future become a novel.
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Atheist's Heavenly Predictions
A brief look at the near death experience of atheist Howard Storm who, after spending time with Jesus in the afterlife, received several heavenly predictions.
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Colette, the Chicest Boutique in Paris
Some of the most original designers of our time are featured in this elegant Paris boutique, complete with a water bar on the lower floor.
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