The Paris Metro “Controller” Scam
Getting around Paris should be a highlight of your trip, but for many, the underground turns into a site of…
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The Woman Who Outlived Everyone
Jeanne Calment remains the only human being ever documented to have reached the age of 122. Born in 1875 in…
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France’s 2026 Sobriety Revolution
France has officially reached a historic turning point in its relationship with alcohol. By late January 2026, participation in the…
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France Officially Ends the “Marital Duty”
France took a historic step this Wednesday as the National Assembly voted unanimously to remove the “devoir conjugal” or marital…
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How to Survive and Outsmart Paris Pickpockets
Getting pickpocketed in Paris is a common experience that can happen even to seasoned travelers. Whether you are navigating a…
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The Highest City in the EU: a Fortress in The Alps
Briançon is this fortified powerhouse sitting at 1,326 meters, making it the highest city in the European Union. Perched right…
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French Tourists are Skipping the USA
The post-pandemic travel boom to the United States has hit a major wall. In 2025, tourism from France, once one…
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The Only Child: How Renée Marcos Saved Her Family and Survived Auschwitz
On Jan 25, 2026, the City of Marseille held a ceremony to mark the 83rd anniversary of the January 1943…
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France’s New War on “No Kids” Zones
France is currently caught in a massive cultural tug-of-war that’s moving straight from hotel lobbies into the courtroom. In 2024,…
