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If the Flintstones Vacationed in France: A Guide to the Cave Villages
If a French chateau is a little out of your vacation budget, why not consider a cave house? Unforgettably unique and even more historic, the …
FranceThe island that switches countries every six months
<b>Next week, France will hand over 6,820 sq m of its territory to Spain without a single shot being fired. But in six months' time Spain will voluntarily hand back the land to France. As Chris Bockman reports, it's been that way for more than 350 years.</b><p>The French Basque beach resort of Hendaye is the …
Decoding the French: Eight YouTube channels to help explain life in France
If you search for YouTube videos about life in France, you'll most likely see tons of travel guides and spots about studying abroad.<p>Hidden beneath …
The Little Paris Beekeeping School
Paris as you know, is like a jewel box, hiding endless little gems; another of which I’m going to share with you today, nestled in the iconic Jardin …
Anson: The women who shaped Bordeaux
Jane Anson looks at the central role played by women throughout the history of Bordeaux wine and identifies a few key figures.<p>Nothing annoys me more …
BordeauxFrench film Friday: the female protagonist – top 5 favourite films
Join us as we celebrate feminism and shine the spotlight on the best female acting talent in French cinema.The post French film Friday: the female …
How to Develop "Zen Presence"
Students of Western positive psychology are increasingly drawn these days to the concept of <i>mindfulness</i>. It's an intriguing proposition, with the …
5 towns to visit in the South of France that will make you feel like Belle
When planning a trip to France, it’s easy to end up going to Paris. It’s obviously not a bad choice, because Paris is one of those super romantic …
France25 Powerful Quotes From Zen Buddhism That Will Change Your Perspective on Life
Zen Buddhism is a profound philosophy that counters much of what we’re taught in the west.<p>In western society, we tend to think that we’ll find …
Literary Houses
In this new small series of book-works, I have re-created the homes of some of our most well-known women writers of the 19th Century.<br>In meticulous …
France’s Most Dramatic Little Secret: The Amazing History of St-Pierre & Miquelon
This summer I drove to Europe—but I didn’t put my car on a transatlantic ferry. I walked through Canadian immigration and emerged on the other side …
Constitutional AmendmentsElon Musk’s Mission to Mars
• Author: Chris Anderson. Chris Anderson Magazine<br>• Date of Publication: 10.21.12. 10.21.12<br>• Time of Publication: 3:00 pm. 3:00 pm<p><b>When a man tells you</b> about …
10 Astonishing Pinterest Alternatives For Design Inspiration
With over 100 million active monthly users Pinterest is definitely the biggest visual bookmarking and discovery platform in the world. While it might be overloaded with recipes, dresses, wedding welcome boards, DIY decor and summer drinks you can still find a lot of food to feed your design …
The ten Paris streets you just have to walk down
Yes, Paris is an amazing city for a stroll, but some streets simply stand out more than the others. From charming walkways to extravagant roads - …
When Temperature Chills, Paris' 18th and 19th-Century Covered Galleries Await Shoppers
Christmas shopping is particularly attractive in the arcades of Paris, as the little shoppes offer trinkets and gifts not found anywhere else; this is not mass shopping of look-alike presents. Rare objects can be found here by collectors.<p>In the times before paved ways and sewers, covered passages …
The most bizarre food-based French idioms
We all know the French are proud of their cuisine – and rightly so. In fact, it seems like they can’t stop talking about food, because culinary terms …
15 Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwiches That Are Nothing Short Of Epic
YUM.<p>A regular old turkey sandwich is nothing to write home about, but come Thanksgiving ― equipped with a fridge that is overflowing with fresh-roasted turkey, tangy cranberry sauce and gravy ― they can be epic. There’s something about those classic Thanksgiving side dishes that really gets …
A Potluck for the Only Street in Paris
The rue des Martyrs is only half a mile long, but for me there is no better street in Paris. Northeast of the place de l'Opéra, half a mile south of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, it packs nearly two hundred small shops, restaurants, and cafes into its storefronts. On this street, the patron saint of …
This Habit May Separate Happy & Unhappy People
Take a minute to consider these four scenarios. Which do you think would make you happiest?<p>You might be surprised to learn, research backs numbers …
11 TED Talks That Will Help You Lead A Happier Life
Increasingly, psychologists, neuroscientists, business leaders, and spiritual advisors have studied the mechanics of happiness and how we can utilize them in our everyday lives. Many of them have shared their findings at TED conferences.<p>We've gone through TED's expansive online library of …
Immune SystemThis 15-Minute Morning Yoga Routine Wakes You Up Better Than Coffee
Ever wonder how every yoga instructor you meet has more energy than Jess on <i>New Girl</i>, even at a 7 a.m. class? Yeah, coffee (or green tea) may play a …
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