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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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Banksy Made Me Happy in Angers

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Now It’s Nantes’ Turn To Celebrate Carnaval

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Flying Back to Canada With Baby Mark

in France - Summer 2013 on July 29, 2013 October 6, 2025 with 18 Comments by Juliette

The flight was a breeze, Mark slept all the way through from Nantes to Ottawa and we landed feeling refreshed. Nah, just kidding.

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My 2013 French Shopping – What I Brought Back to Canada

in France - Summer 2013 on July 27, 2013 October 9, 2025 with 22 Comments by Juliette

Canadian Border Agency officers always seem surprised when I say I don’t have any alcohol to declare.

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10 Random and Possibly Wise Observations About the French

in France - Summer 2013 on July 25, 2013 May 29, 2024 with 16 Comments by Juliette

Dog poop in France—it is not a myth, there is dog poop everywhere.

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Ever Spotted Gargoyles and Mascarons in France?

in France - Summer 2013 on July 24, 2013 November 19, 2022 with 4 Comments by Juliette

There are plenty of mascarons and gargoyles in Nantes, especially around old neighborhoods.

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More People of Nantes – Summer 2013 Street Photography

in France - Summer 2013 on July 23, 2013 October 9, 2025 with 6 Comments by Juliette

After a month living at the heure française in my hometown of Nantes, we are getting ready to go back to Canada.

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Baby Mark at the Île de Nantes Carousel

in France - Summer 2013 on July 22, 2013 November 21, 2022 with 6 Comments by Juliette

France has carousels to keep kids entertained… and Mark likes them!

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