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The Travel Pod France Starter Kit
Posted on Nov 21, 2007, 15:11:52 by gyl.johnson
... ;armistice) 25 December Christmas Day (Noël) 26 December 2nd Day of Christmas (in Alsace and Lorraine only) Transportation Traveling within France by train is very efficient but can be hectic if you are unprepared. The best rule of thumb is to take just ...
 
France Travel Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Oct 24, 2007, 04:40:10 by gyl.johnson
... in the south, you, yourself may ask early on if you can use the familiar when speaking. 2. The Language Speaking French in France is a popular topic for foreigners planning to visit. If you plan to stay for two weeks or so, it shouldn't be too much of ...
 
An Underated Region in France
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 07:34:26 by intrepidt2
... -Rousillion in the south is an excellent place to visit. We could call it the "poor man's" south of France. Languedoc starts from the French/Spanish border and stretches all the way up along the coast to the next department of Provence. Here, ...
 
Top 5 funny French town names
Posted on Jul 14, 2008, 18:06:51 by starlagurl
... we needed some more potty humour in here, The Venere blog has come up with five of the funniest names for towns in France...drumroll please... 1. Condom According to our sources not an actual member of the association, but too good not to mention. This ...
 
Watching Your Euros in France
Posted on Mar 17, 2008, 14:23:37 by gyl.johnson
... France as well as help the environment. There are al ot of other similar programs that can be found under "Volunteering in France". While teaching English in France can be a long process if you don't have an EU passport, there are plenty of ...
 
Opening a bank accout in France?
Posted on May 27, 2008, 13:06:03 by gyl.johnson
Actually, its not being a US citizen that would make it difficult to open a bank account in France. French/EU citizens sometimes have problems as well. Here's what I suggest; Typically the most important thing you need is an address in France. It ...
 
France ?>??
Posted on Dec 16, 2007, 11:01:09 by grapedad
... to travel there in early Fall. Just returned from Germany-Austria, where we picked up a new Mercedes. Spent seveal weeks in France. Paris is our favorite city in the world! Try speaking a little French, and they'll happily switch to English. ...
 
Eifel towe
Posted on Jul 28, 2008, 14:30:44 by lisetiffner
... places in France other than Eifel tower? I don't know much about France. Only one thing I know very good about France is they soccer team. Even within Paris you can do your trip totally different ways, different trip themes. You could do historic ...
 
Opening a bank accout in France?
Posted on May 26, 2008, 16:41:03 by starlagurl
... have your account up and running you can set up direct debits and standing orders, you can withdraw cash and write cheques...but please note, In France it is a criminal offence to write a cheque if you do not have the money in your account to cover it!
 
An Underated Region in France
Posted on Apr 11, 2008, 09:50:28 by gyl.johnson
... -Rousillion in the south is an excellent place to visit. We could call it the "poor man's" south of France. Languedoc starts from the French/Spanish border and stretches all the way up along the coast to the next department of Provence. Here, ...
 
France ?>??
Posted on Oct 28, 2007, 20:15:39 by profound
... to go to France even but we want to compare various places and hear from other travellers before we decide where to go. France sounds like a nice place but hearing it from people who have already travelled there would be a bonus while we decide. We have ...
 
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Posted on Aug 1, 2009, 12:29:37 by gyl.johnson
... in on one of the countless grape harvest festivals in one of the wine producing regions. The largest wine producing regions in France are, Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Loire Valley and the Rhone Valley. To find out more, all that suffices is quick search for ...
 
An Underated Region in France
Posted on Apr 1, 2009, 02:33:50 by coldoll
... for September. Did the booking through Gites.com. Really cheap. Last time we also travelled extensively through both Spain and France and had no problems finding accommodation. In France go to the local tourist bureau and they will set you up for the ...
 
An Underated Region in France
Posted on Feb 9, 2009, 07:26:54 by gyl.johnson
... this time with a little help from you guys maybe we will have a unique experience of a life time while visiting the South of France. I'm looking forward to this one. As you may or may not know, April is the month I celebrate my birthday and I've ...
 
An Underated Region in France
Posted on Feb 8, 2009, 18:37:41 by Globetrotters
... this time with a little help from you guys maybe we will have a unique experience of a life time while visiting the South of France. I'm looking forward to this one. As you may or may not know, April is the month I celebrate my birthday and I've ...
 
France in November
Posted on Nov 16, 2008, 18:12:14 by gyl.johnson
... side I can think of is the unstable weather in the north. Therefore to be more precise, I suggest the south of France as a travel destination. I found a nice page outlining all the reasons to visit at What it doesnt mention is that November is truffle ...
 
Grape Harvest in France
Posted on Aug 22, 2008, 05:38:09 by gyl.johnson
... of spending your vacation picking grapes doesn't work for you, you can partake in one of countless grape harvest festivals in France during the same period. Three big ones are in; Tarascon(Oct 7 & 8), Avignon(mid October) and Bordeaux-Aquitaine ( ...
 
France Travel Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Jul 29, 2008, 08:42:29 by dsouza
What else are must see places in France other than Eifel tower? I don't know much about France. Only one thing I know very good about France is they soccer team.
 
Eifel towe
Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 06:17:03 by dsouza
What else are must see places in France other than Eifel tower? I don't know much about France. Only one thing I know very good about France is they soccer team.
 
France: 4 days by car.. arigato!!
Posted on Jan 10, 2008, 21:54:21 by mmbcross
... We are Japanese students from Japan currently studying in Pamplona, Spain. In February we will have the opportunity to travel through France towards Northern Europe by car. We were planning to drive through France in 4 days!! We were looking for ...
 
France: 4 days by car.. arigato!!
Posted on Jan 10, 2008, 09:18:57 by chinmi
... We are Japanese students from Japan currently studying in Pamplona, Spain. In February we will have the opportunity to travel through France towards Northern Europe by car. We were planning to drive through France in 4 days!! We were looking for ...
 
France Travel Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Oct 25, 2007, 05:19:35 by gyl.johnson
I am originally for Maryland in the States. Before moving to France, I was an English teacher of ESL (English as a Second Language) and that allowed me to travel and live in a lot of different countries. I have worked in Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Spain ...
 
France ?>??
Posted on Oct 19, 2007, 15:00:36 by jacwez
... to go to France even but we want to compare various places and hear from other travellers before we decide where to go. France sounds like a nice place but hearing it from people who have already travelled there would be a bonus while we decide. We have ...
 
french people are rude!
Posted on Oct 12, 2009, 14:24:32 by shortstayparis
We could talk all day about stereotypes and other peoples' experiences with other nationalities. In my experience, having lived around France for 3 or 4 years, it's like anywhere; good eggs, bad eggs. Good days, bad days. Maybe said grouchy woman ...
 
An Underated Region in France
Posted on Aug 21, 2009, 06:35:53 by madcaravanner
... agree that it is an untounched region. As much as I love Paris, nothing beats a summer holiday in the South of France. I love the fact that this region hasn't been found by hoards of loud travelling drunkards personally haven't been to ...
 
Toulouse
Posted on Jul 31, 2009, 11:01:00 by syl.sab
Hi! First, you have to thanks Louise for bringing me here... You're right, highway are really good in France, but really expensive, and you can't really see the best part of the country. There are not packed all the time by the way, but ...
 
Eifel towe
Posted on Oct 3, 2008, 12:47:21 by disciple26
... -Elysees, Notre Dame, and the Louvre. I would encourage you to just walk away from the tourist attractions and experience Paris, and France for that matter. I regret that I wasn't able to do that. The French are like onions, soft outside, but soft ...
 
Cheap travel in Paris
Posted on Sep 23, 2008, 13:36:20 by hotelaudit
... you buy these things? Just at the metro station? Hello starlagurl! I'm a very expert visitor in Paris, France. According to my opinion you can find the best official information about the Carte Orange on the web site of RATP transportation ...
 
french people are rude!
Posted on Jul 31, 2008, 22:13:46 by inasia2008
Right! I agree with you Rachel! I have been to France a few times and have never met a rude person yet! I have heard a few minor stories about people who have, but then who hasn't met one somewhere they have been! I had a blast in the ...
 
Eifel towe
Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 06:40:07 by cheli
... for its distinctive culture, war history and food; Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgandy for their food and wine; Southern France for its gorgeous landscapes, artistic history and holiday atmosphere; The Alps for their vistas, hiking and relative wildness...