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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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My Summer-Fall Travel Plans

Posted on 20. Apr, 2012 by admin.

I knew 2012 was off to a good start, and now that we are mid-April, I know I was right to think so. With an amazing press trip in Catalonia and a few days in London in February, I was already a happy camper. The last couple of weeks have been tainted with dreadful weather, unexpected [...]

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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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My 2012 Bucket List

Posted on 16. Dec, 2011 by Marie.

Even though 2011 was a big year for me in terms of travel and life changes, 2012 doesn’t seem like it’s going to be any slower. And I am so excited about that! I have been building up a bucket list for quite a while now and despite the fact that I keep crossing items [...]

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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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The Not-So-Shiny Side of Being a Consultant’s Wife

Posted on 07. Oct, 2011 by Marie.

Being a consultant wife – it has a nice ring to it, and it does sound very glamourous from the outside. International travel, fat paychecks, big-name corporations. In more than one way, it is very enjoyable. But sometimes, when I dare to look at the other side of the medal, I find myself longing for [...]

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Alsace Roadtrip: an Itinerary

Posted on 15. Sep, 2011 by Marie.

Plannning an Alsace roadtrip was always a dream of mine (and I was glad to cross it off my my bucket list). I am a big fan of dry white wine and 15th century architecture and trust me, it doesn’t get any better than this for both of these things. Culturally sandwiched between France and Germany, [...]

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A Long Weekend in Paris On a Budget

Posted on 21. Jun, 2011 by Marie.

Planning a weekend in Paris on a budget is not simple task, and I had to face it a few weeks ago. My fiancé and I had to visit the Canadian embassy for paperwork and we didn’t want to spend a fortune on a trip we hadn’t even considered taking. Fed up with hostels but [...]