The Bouquinistes-Book Sellers along the Seine River BooksFranceHistoryPeopleTopics of the WorldTravel February 29, 2012 7 Bouquinistes, a trade that goes back to the Middle-Ages and is unique to Paris The story has [...]
5 interesting facts about the UK FoodFun factsReligionTopics of the WorldUK February 24, 2012 9 Continuing our series of fun facts from different countries, today we’re looking at the UK. 1. Many [...]
Aisha Ashraf, a British expat in Canada Across culturesCanadaPeople of the WorldUK February 23, 2012 1 Aisha Ashraf is originally from Ireland, then moved to Britain and she now lives in Canada with [...]
Mardi Gras – Carnival Season CelebrationsFranceTopics of the World February 22, 2012 2 Yesterday the French celebrated Mardi Gras – Carnival Season – Shrove Tuesday. Mardi Grasis a festival of [...]
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 [...]
From Argentina to the Netherlands for Love blog ArgentinaBlogs of the WorldThe Netherlands February 14, 2012 5 Aledys Ver is originally from Argentina but now lives in Zwolle, in the Netherlands. She was swept [...]
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 [...]
Picture Postcards: Haberdashery shopfront in Lisbon, Portugal PortugalTopics of the World February 13, 2012 3 This week’s shopfront is in Lisbon, Portugal and the photo was taken by our contributing editor, Ana. [...]
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 [...]
Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts) FoodHistoryPortugalTopics of the World February 8, 2012 6 Pastéis de Nata are one of the most famous Portuguese pastries. Once you put your feet for [...]
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 [...]