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The “Instant Economy” of 2026: How PayPal Sets the Standard for Fast Payouts

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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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Adventures Around The World

New Brazilian Mystery – The Airbnb That Hated Me (And Others)

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My Personal Stalker

in Life Experiences on November 3, 2008 October 9, 2025 with 39 Comments by Juliette

Early October, my cell phone buzzed during one of my class. I checked the number at the break: 905-297-4280. Didn’t know the number and besides, the call was from Toronto. No message left. I quickly forgot about it.

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I Started Doing Yoga and I Love it

in Canadian Life on October 22, 2008 September 30, 2023 with 27 Comments by Juliette

You can find me trying to stretch my downward-facing dog and desperately attempting to breathe during sun salutations.

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How To Survive Your First Year In Canada

in Permanent Residence & Citizenship in Canada on October 18, 2008 October 9, 2025 with 26 Comments by Juliette

Your first year in Canada will most likely be one of the most interesting years of your life.

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I’m Applying for Canadian Citizenship… But NO SMILING!

in Permanent Residence & Citizenship in Canada on October 15, 2008 October 9, 2025 with 28 Comments by Juliette

I’m applying for Canadian citizenship. Finally. I meet all the requirements.

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The Unique Beijing Silk Market Experience

in Adventures Around The World on October 3, 2008 May 7, 2024 with 19 Comments by Juliette

Once you enter the underground Silk Market at the Yonganli subway station, some 1,700 retail vendors and over 3,000 salespeople are waiting for you, the 白鬼子 (our nickname, we are the “white ghosts”). And as we walk through the narrow alleys, we are nicely asked to part with our Yuan.

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A Chinese Massage Story

in Adventures Around The World on September 27, 2008 May 18, 2024 with 24 Comments by Juliette

I was introduced to Chinese massages by Ning, my boss in Hong Kong.

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