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Adventures Around The World

Check Out My Tee — I’m Officially a Happy Brazil Addict!

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France - Spring 2026

Nantes-Paris-Ottawa – Why One Word Made It Bearable

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France - Spring 2026

People at Work in Nantes and Beyond – Spring 2026 Edition

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France - Spring 2026

Give the French Something to Enjoy, and They’ll Take It

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France - Spring 2026

Banksy Made Me Happy in Angers

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France - Spring 2026

Now It’s Nantes’ Turn To Celebrate Carnaval

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Allegory of the Shopping Mall, a Love/Hate Relationship

in Canadian Life on December 15, 2013 May 21, 2026 with 8 Comments by Juliette

Malls open early and close late. They are well lit, well heated and provide clean restrooms. I’m not homeless but I have a toddler in tow—same needs, really.

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Commute Candids – A Love/Hate Relationship With OCTranspo

in Canadian Life on December 14, 2013 November 6, 2022 with 8 Comments by Juliette

Like this recent Tweet shows, I have a love/hate relationship with OC Transpo, Ottawa’s bus system.

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December & 14 Months

in Baby Mark on December 12, 2013 November 6, 2022 with 12 Comments by Juliette

I told him about Santa Claus (and his French brother, le Père noël). The first time we went to the mall after that, we bumped into Santa Claus, and he froze.

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Canadian Souvenirs, Ottawa, November 2013

10 Numbers to Know When Working in Canada

in Working in Canada on December 9, 2013 May 19, 2026 by Juliette

After settling down and going through the practical steps of moving to a new country, you will probably start looking for a job.

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Picture of the Week – The Classic Ottawa Rideau Canal Shot

in Life in Ottawa on December 8, 2013 November 6, 2022 with 4 Comments by Juliette

This bridge offers one of the best views of the Rideau Canal, part of the Parliament buildings, Château Laurier and the new Convention Centre.

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Fall 2013 Candids in Ottawa – Street Photography

in Life in Ottawa on December 5, 2013 November 6, 2022 with 8 Comments by Juliette

It’s not that cold yet but it’s coming. Days are gloomy, windy and damp. If you want to see people, head to the mall—not the streets.

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