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Getting between de Gaulle and Orly Airports in Paris
December 15, 2009
Getting between de Gaulle and Orly Airports in Paris

Transferring between Paris Charles de Gaulle airport and Paris Orly airport is easy …and free if you are an Air France passenger in transit. The Air France shuttle buses depart every 20 to 30 minutes from 6 am to 11 pm and the journey between airports takes about an hour.

Nice is… No, I'm not going to say it.
November 5, 2009
Nice is… No, I'm not going to say it.

It has been Greek, it has been Roman, it has been Italian and it is now French. Yet, throughout the ages, Nice has always been Niçois; or is it Niçard? Maybe it’s neither. My French …

Le Palais Idéal
October 22, 2009
Le Palais Idéal

Le Palais Idéal is an intricate castle made of stones that are bound together with concrete, lime and wire, located in Hauterives, France. The palace was built over a 34 year period by Ferdinand Cheval, …

The Paris Sewer Museum
October 16, 2009
The Paris Sewer Museum

When visiting Paris, there are countless touristy sights for visitors to take in such as the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. For those interested in exploring the less traditional side of Paris, there …

France for Foodies
October 12, 2009
France for Foodies

It is argued that France has a more varied and developed cuisine than any other country. Eating out in France is an adventure and a delight, but might be different than what you would expect. …

Teach English Abroad in Exchange for Room & Board
June 3, 2009
Teach English Abroad in Exchange for Room & Board

While at the 2009 Annual NAFSA Conference and Expo in Los Angeles last week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Randy LeGrant from GeoVisions. We talked about the importance of international education and …

Travel via Twitter – Looking for a Cool Hotel in Paris?
January 28, 2009
Travel via Twitter – Looking for a Cool Hotel in Paris?

@benjilanyado: looking for cool/cheap hotel for Paris next week. challenge <€70. Any ideas?
While it may not be as buzz-worthy as the Kube Hotel, the Hotel Garden Opera has lots of character and charm. Ideally located …

Èze Village and Èze sur Mer
December 9, 2008
Èze Village and Èze sur Mer

Èze is a medieval village located in the French Riviera along the main road between Nice and Monaco. This picturesque village is perched atop a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean sea and can be …