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Hell On Wheels: Cycling The London-Paris Bike Path
Mistakes were made. Here are some tips for avoiding my errors, and some of the highlights.
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Dreaming Of France: Lagrasse
This Southwest French town has an artsy vibe, a well-preserved Medieval city center, a touch of Cathar history, and access to trails in the surrounding…
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Dreaming Of France: Fontfroide Abbey
The Cistercian abbey near Narbonne mixes austere architecture, Mediterranean landscapes, and modern art.
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Why Bic's 4-Color Pen Is A French Cultural Icon
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Oh, Snap! Elections À Gogo In France
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Rising Antisemitism And Islamophobia Splinter France Once Again
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Dreaming Of France: Dreux
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Having A Riot In France
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Taylor Swift And France Relationship Status: It's Complicated
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Dreaming Of France: Minerve
Our visit to this Cathar village in the Minervois wine region of Southern France included a hike through gorges, history, and a meal to remember.
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🤺 Paris 2024: What went...right? 🥇
Well, almost everything.
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🤺 Paris 2024: The French Musical Performers For The Closing Ceremonies 🎶
Musical director Victor le Masne chose a wide range of music that highlighted some of France's most talented artists.
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🤺 Paris 2024: France Has Become An Unlikely Basketball Powerhouse 🏀⛹️‍♀️⛹🏾
The Men's and Women's teams had to settle for the silver medal, but French basketball's fortunes are clearly on the rise.
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🤺 Paris 2024: It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like The Olympics
With apologies, etc.
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French Post-Election Follies🎉: Into The Great Wide Open
In France's political culture, "compromise" is a four-letter word.
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🤺 Paris 2024: The Final Countdown Begins!🏅
⏳Less than 3 weeks to go. Pray for us. 🙏
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Oh, Snap! Elections À Gogo In France
After a beatdown by the far-right in the European elections, President Macron dissolved the National Assembly and scheduled an early legislative…
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Paris 2024: France Gets Flamed
The Olympic Flame arrived via Marseille and will be carried across France before arriving in Paris. The Games' last-minute to-do list includes…
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