Christmas far from the North Pole
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Discover the secrets of French chateaux quiz
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What to do in Santorini in a week
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How is India going green?
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Empowering women in India
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Where should you go on holiday in France?
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Being an expat in France and India
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A few days in New York
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What is a bucket list?
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The travel bet
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The New York Skyline Quiz
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Experience off the beaten track in India
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The symbols of Australia
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Planning a holiday getaway
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Where should you live in France?
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How much do you know about France?
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Are these the World’s spookiest castles?
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Very Bad Trip – Stephen
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Travelling in Burma – Nicola
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25 Off The Wall Facts about France
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Tous avec Paris
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Helen – Friendship Force
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Jon’s bucket list
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Rebecca – Living abroad
Have you ever lived in a foreign country?
Have you ever had experiences of living or working in a different culture?
Listen to the Rebecca, an Australian, talking about her experiences of living in several countries and the cultural and linguistic hurdles she had to over come.
How many kisses make up a greeting in France?
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Holiday Quiz
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Surprising Incredible India
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Serge on holiday in the west of The USA
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Ahmed – my country
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3 Jardins and Palais of Marrakesh
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Can you guess the city?
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Three items on my Bucket List – Merry
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My bucket list – Mylène
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London Adventure – Twickenham to Brick Lane
From London Victoria to Twickenham for a great match between the all Blacks and The Barbarians, then a bus ride from Victoria to Brick Lane in The East End of London... A lovely trip! Music - Mostly Cloudy - 2 Man Embassy (Thanks Guys!) Facebook Youtube
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10 things that will shock you about France
Are these true or just urban legends? If you know anything about France, what would shock you the most? You can add your comments below.