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I´ve been seduced by “Soldes.” It´s odd, but charming, that French stores are allowed to have sales only twice per year: at the end of June, and again in January. But these weeks bring out the shopper in everyone, whether from France or not.
I can´t help to wonder, though, if the twice-yearly government-regulated sales will be on their way out as President Sarkozy aims to “liberate growth” in France. Time will soon tell: Sarkozy plans to initiate many of the economic reforms this summer, in what Newsweek is calling “The Summer of Sarkozy.”
I am a big fan of small museums, and I found the Musee de la Vie Romantique a welcome break from the crowds at larger museums. In this small museum at 16 Rue Chaptal, you can recount the Parisian artists´ life of the 19th-century. Outside, the museum has a beautiful cafe under flowering trees.
Here, a tourist from London walks up and asks me, “How rude were they to you?” “Who?” I replied, startled at the irony of being asked about rudeness in such an abrupt manner. “The French,” she says. I suppose this has become a bit of a parlor game, asking how rude the French can be. I can´t say that I have had any unusually bad experience, but perhaps I am immune to it because I am with French friends. Apparently though, French officials have become so concerned with this image of their country, that the mayor of Paris has launched a charm offensive. Cést La Vie.
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Benjamin Thomas from the USA has been using Eurail Passes to explore Europe. On this weblog he shares his (train) travel experiences. Intro
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Hey
I’m Belinda.
It souds nice to have Eurail pass
but I still don’t understand what is it means..
By the way, u travel alone?
I do like to go travelling
but I’ve so many questions I can’t really get rid off
or maybe I just worried too much.
I was wondering I can go some English countries but I dont fimiliar with them.
How did u get through of it at beginnig?
Hi Belinda
Yes, I am mostly traveling alone, but I am visiting friends and it is fun to meet people while traveling. With the Pass, you can get on and off of trains more easily as you travel in Europe. Read more on the Eurail website.
Good luck!
Benjamin
Hello Benjamin:
Are u the only Eurail-blog here? cuz I cant see any others.
what do u recommend if I go travelling to U.S.A alone ? I do love to go to L.A.
then what did u do during ur spare time?
(sorry, you might be exhausted with my poorly English><)
Hi Belinda,
With an Eurail pass you can travel anywhere you like, by train, through Europe. More information on http://www.eurail.com or, if you are a European resident, http://www.interrailnet.com These websites are offered in many languages. Good luck planning your trip!
Gina
Thank you a lot, Gina.
(Big Smile)
Do you often to go travelling?
and Do you recommend I to go to CA alone?
there might be less danger, right?
HI Traverlers, I have been an interrailer and had people in different cities helped me a lot. I d like to return the favor. anybody interested in coming to Florida, we will host you considering you can host us in your country!
) We just love traveling. We are hoping to be in Paris this december, anyone up?
Hi Hakan
You should post on the Eurail Facebook page also.
Benjamin.
Graet post mate. Keep them coming….
No doubts that Paris is a great city. It is an amazing dream for any traveler.
We returned from Paris yesterday on a two day trip and have had a great time. Having had such a good time we have diceded that we will tour Europe next year We went from the new station at St Pancras for only £60, this was a deal the full price well obviously this would be very expensive. We have researched using a Euro pass, train fares would work out cheaper, however will we be able to use in Holland?
Thanks milly
Hello Milly – Yes, you can get a Eurail Pass that includes Holland. Look at the options on-line. Have fun, Benjamin.