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Lucca and the nearby Tuscan coast
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Hotel Il Pellicano, Porto Ercole, Tuscany
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Respecting the Australian wildlife and flora
21 December 2014, by Morgan LemoullacBecause Australia is a young nation, with an incredibly various wildlife and flora, the government is very keen on watching with a great attention the balance of Australia’s ecosystem. With its environmental particularities this country can be the prey of imported animals which reproduce themselves in a high speed. Every Australian can tell you the story of the canetoads, imported to destruct the cane beetles, and whose reproduction in the Queensland is now uncontrollable.
That’s why the (...) -
Poilane Bakery, Paris 3
19 December 2014, by Christian FrankPoilane bread is by now renowned around the world (or almost). This is the Upper Marais store selling both bred and pastries.
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Bakery Onfroy, Paris 3
19 December 2014, by Christian FrankOur house bakery for many years. No chichi here, but good and sturdy bread. Their galette des Rois (the French version of king cake) for Epiphany is particularly renowned.
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Bakery La Fournée d’Augustine, Paris 11
19 December 2014, by Christian FrankTraditional French bakery on boulevard Voltaire, right next to the Oberkampf metro exit.
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Metro Republique in Paris
19 December 2014, by Christian FrankMetro Republique is a central hup for a number of important Metro line which take you either East or West:
Metro Line 3 coming from St. Lazare train station, Opera and going to the Pere Lachaise cemetry.
Metro line 5 coming from Gare du Nord.
Metro line 8 coming from Concorde and going towards Bastille.
Metro line 9 coming from the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Champs Elysees. -
Metro Filles du Calvaire in Paris
19 December 2014, by Christian FrankThe Metro stop Filles du Calvaire is on line 8 coming either from Balard or Creteil.
The metro station is right on Boulevard du Temple which separates the 3rd from the 11th district in Paris. This stop is an ideal starting point to be walking down through the Marais towords the Seine and Notre Dame Cathedral. The only thing you need to do is walk down rue Vieille du Temple and keep on going straight. The road will take you also to the Musée Picasso, several well-know galleries and shops. (...) -
Metro Oberkampf, Paris
19 December 2014, by Christian FrankThe Oberkampf station is on Metro line number 5 coming straight from Gare du Nord in the direction of Place d’Italie.
To catch the right metro line always look for the number and its final destination which gives you the direction you need to be going. -
Supermarket Franprix on rue de Bretagne, Paris 3
18 December 2014, by Christian FrankThis supermarket is part of Franprix, a normally no frills supermarket chain. However this particular shop is different : it offers a "gourmet" and more upmarket selection of products. Another advantage, its late opening hours until 10 pm on most weekdays.
