Bois de Vincennes is a well-known place popular with the inhabitants of Ile-de-France, but paradoxically little known. A completely different reality also hides behind the bucolic image. TF1 has explored this location with its various actors who work and sometimes live there. The French capital sits right on the edge of the Bois de Vincennes, … Read more
The collective imagination thinks the contents of the toilets are being flushed directly onto the tracks. This was the case with flap toilets used in very old trains. With the new cleaning and emptying systems, it is possible to go to the toilet at any time. Hearing that one should definitely not go to the … Read more
The permitted quantities are not the same if you are returning from an EU country or from abroad. It is possible to bring alcohol outside the EU zone and into French overseas territories from the age of 17. Purchase receipts should always be kept in case of inspection. When we travel, we all like to … Read more
Skiplagging is a way of booking a flight with a layover and ending the trip on that layover. This technique is not illegal, but it raises ethical, environmental and legal concerns. It’s also not without risk. With inflation, travelers are interested in any method that can help them save money on plane tickets. The technique … Read more
Published on: 15/11/2023 – 07:46 On the front page of the press this Wednesday, November 15, many revelations. Those from the investigative site Disclose, which claims that the French police are illegally using Israeli facial recognition software. Those of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on how Cyprus served as a safe haven for Russia. … Read more
From January to April 2023, Greater Paris welcomed 11.6 million tourists, an increase of 27.2% compared to 2022. In 2022, 31,275 frauds were recorded in Paris. In Ile-de-France it is advisable to remain discreet and not flaunt your money. Paris is a city of love, but also of crooks. It seems less marketable on paper, … Read more
The depth and angle of the shot are decisive for a successful shot. Make sure no people or things get in your shot. Light is very important for taking a beautiful photo. Be it selfies, portraits or landscape shots, our phone or camera gallery is often full of several attempts, not always convincing. It’s true … Read more
The loss of the passport must be reported as soon as possible. The steps to take are not the same in case of loss or theft. We recommend always having a copy of your identity documents and travel documents in your e-mails. With luggage lost at the airport or a natural disaster during our stay, … Read more
In addition to its heavenly appearance, the island of Sainte-Marie off the coast of Madagascar is also special because of the legends that surround it. Starting with the pirate ones. Hundreds of them stopped there between the 17th and 18th centuries. In the east, there is something new on the postcard of Madagascar. Very trendy … Read more
In Indonesia, off the coast of the island of Sumatra, the Mentawai live in the middle of the jungle and follow customs unchanged for centuries. And it is nature that completely permeates their everyday life, which earned them the nickname Flower Men. Their territory is a dense jungle, on the island of Siberut, west of … Read more