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Encountering Credit and Debit Card Problems in France
The familiar Scout motto is: “Be Prepared”. This is an understatement when it comes to travelling in France. The motto should be, “Be prepared…
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Free Water in Paris: Wallace Fountains
It’s interesting to read complaints from travelers about the lack of water fountains in Paris. Really? They possibly walked by the Wallace fountains because…
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10 Dos and Don’ts When In France
When in France, do as the French do….and this means it is important to follow the customs and etiquette so that you have a…
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Winter Sale Season in France: Les Soldes
70% off a Chanel dress. Wouldn’t that be nice! Who doesn’t like a sale, particularly when it’s Les Soldes, a promotional period in France where…
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INSIDR Smartphone In Paris: Making Travelling Easier
Since 2015, INSIDR, a Paris start-up, has been helping travellers in over 30 countries plan their trips and one of their products is a…
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Renter Beware: Costly Roadside Assistance In France
Travelling can be a wonderful experience when you rent a car. But not always. After 30 trips to France, I guess it was time…
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The Dress. The Sweater. The Argument In French.
The French are sometimes unfairly accused of being stubborn, unfriendly, or difficult to deal with. And they love to debate. I can see this…
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France Travel Tips Experiences On “Touring Bird”—Google’s New Travel Tool
One of Google’s experimental workshops, simply named “Area 120”, has recently launched a new travel tool and Paris is one of the 20 top…
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Making Sure Your First Airbnb in Normandy Is A Success
I recently enjoyed my first Airbnb in Normandy and I have 3 insights into how you can make sure your stay is a success.…
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Your Options If There’s A French Train Strike
I had it planned to a T. I’d spent countless hours figuring out my itinerary for my upcoming June trip to France with flights…
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The toll lane in France took its toll on me
There you are in a store’s check-out lane and the line is simply not moving because there’s some problem. The customer is questioning the…
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Where To Charge Your Phone In Paris For Free
Running out of battery power? I could tell you to turn off your smartphone. I could tell you to stop checking your emails. I…
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How To Have A Less Stressful Departure From Paris
I will never forget our panic when 4 ladies and I headed to Charles de Gaulle airport. We decided we would take the Paris…
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Charles de Gaulle Airport To Paris: Cheaper Isn’t better
If I had ONE piece of advice when travelling to the heart of Paris, it’s in this post. As I get older, I have…
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