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Traveling in France – My Personal Tips

Posted on 27. Apr, 2012 by Marie.

After spending almost a year living in and gallivanting around France, I have come to learn a few things – some of them the hard way. Whether it’s when I had to fork over 30 euros for having the privilege to park in Paris, or when I was involved in a car accident, there are definitely things everyone [...]

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A Handpicked Selection of London’s Best Places

Posted on 06. Apr, 2012 by Marie.

During my first weeks in London, one of the things I found hard to deal with was the overwhelming choice I had to make every day. Do I pick this tea place, or this one? This curryhouse, or this one? This garden pub, or the one across the city? While a wide array of choice [...]

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Living Like a Londoner with New York Habitat: My Experience

Posted on 27. Mar, 2012 by Marie.

When you plan your London getaway, one of the first things to look into is the accommodation – it’s such a large chunk of the budget! And I have definitely outgrown hostel dorms, which only makes this task harder for me. But luckily, that’s where New York Habitat came in handy – they offered me [...]

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Where to Stay in London: Tune Hotels

Posted on 13. Mar, 2012 by Marie.

During my recent stay in London, I had the chance to be invited by Tune Hotels, a hotel chain that recently opened two locations in London: one in Westminster, and another near Liverpool Street. While both are ideal base for those who wish to be in London for the Olympics or Reading Festival, I stayed at the [...]

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Quick Guide on Getting Married in France

Posted on 11. Jan, 2012 by Marie.

Serious and informative post warning! You have met your perfect match and plan on getting married in France? While it seems like a tortuous and awfully long process, thanks to the reputation of French bureaucracy, it is really not that bad if you take a minute to gather everything. Let’s take a closer look. Where [...]

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Low Cost Airlines – 5 Ways To Avoid Extra Fees

Posted on 23. Dec, 2011 by admin.

Low-cost airlines are one of the best things about Europe (after the history, the food and the architecture, of course!). But if you are not a careful customer, you might end up paying just as much as you would with a national airline. And who wants to pay the bill and not get the free [...]

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Planning an Epic European Road Trip?

Posted on 28. Oct, 2011 by Marie.

Whether you are looking into French castle valleys, Italian wineries or a full-on eastern adventure, planning a European road trip requires a lot of preparation, including finding a great car hire deal. While for some a car is simply a liability, I like to think of it as the key to discovery and freedom. Thus, I’ve [...]

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World War II in Europe – Key Locations

Posted on 21. Oct, 2011 by admin.

When most people think of Europe, they think of its long, agitated history. Kings and queens, wars and battles. It consequently doesn’t come as a surprise that the continent would be pretty high on any history buff’s bucket list. However, very few events gathered as much attention as World War II did, and still does, [...]