French Royal Mistresses Across culturesFrancePeopleTopics of the World February 15, 2012 6 Valentine’s Day is over. But let’s still celebrate Love by talking of the royal mistresses who often [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day! CanadaCelebrationsCosta RicaFranceRomaniaSpainTopics of the WorldUSA February 14, 2012 6 This day honors one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and today it is celebrated [...]
Shop signs, a tradition that goes back to the 13th century Across culturesFranceTopics of the WorldTravel February 10, 2012 4 In France shop signs served as house numbers until the French Revolution. The first signs appeared in [...]
From our contributors: week of February 6 AustraliaBlogs of the WorldFranceThe NetherlandsUSA February 7, 2012 4 Some of our contributors have been busy updating their personal blogs. Drop by and say hi! DeeBee, [...]
Picture Postcards: Clockmaker’s Shop in Paris, France FranceTopics of the World February 5, 2012 This month we are looking at shopfronts around the world in Picture Postcards. Our first snap comes [...]
The etiquette of visiting around the world CanadaContributorsCosta RicaFranceSpainTopics of the WorldUKUSA February 1, 2012 14 Leave shoes on or take them off? Bring flowers or wine? Call in advance or drop in? [...]
The French and their bread… Across culturesFoodFranceTopics of the World January 27, 2012 2 As you most likely know, the French could not have a proper meal without bread! How would [...]
From our contributors: week of January 23 Blogs of the WorldContributorsFranceThe Netherlands January 24, 2012 Our contributors have updated their personal blogs. Drop by and say hi! Our contributor Carrie just moved [...]
First blog roundup of the year Blogs of the WorldContributorsFranceGermanyIndiaRomania January 10, 2012 2 This is what some of our contributors have been up to in their personal blogs. Drop by [...]
PocketCultures world tour: best of 2011 Across culturesArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCanadaCosta RicaFranceHong KongIndiaIraqIrelandJapanKyrgyzstanNew ZealandNigeriaPhilippinesPortugalTopics of the WorldTurkeyUKUSA December 31, 2011 1 Happy New Year! Our roundup of 2011 begins with a reminder that 1st January is not the [...]
Do They Really Eat Garlic and Drink Wine All Day? Read On to Learn More About DeeBee’s Beloved France Across culturesFoodFrancePeople of the WorldUK December 22, 2011 2 DeeBee, born in Paris, has been living abroad for 20+ years, currently in the UK. Although DeeBee [...]
From our contributors: week of December 20th Blogs of the WorldFranceIndiaPolandThe Netherlands December 20, 2011 Here’s what some of our contributors have been up to in their blogs in the last couple [...]