Archive for August, 2010

Cycling in France

Europe is well ahead of the U.S. when it comes to putting environmentally-friendly concepts into action.  In France especially, utility prices are high — encouraging people to save money and fuel — energy-saving products line the shelves of grocery stores, and healthy, sustainable living has become an affordable part of European life.
The introduction of public [...]

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Le Tour de France: preparation, competition, and free stuff

Or, you know, le Tour de Belgique (Belgium) and Hollande (Hollande).
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The 2010 Route
The tour route varies from year to year, and although most of it takes place in France, the cyclists will start in the Netherlands this time around. After the Prologue [...]

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Flying Ryanair: An Outsider’s Guide to the Pros and Cons

Ryanair was created in the 80s as a small, Dublin-based, budget airline flying small planes at competitive rates from Dublin to London.  It is now the top budget airline in Europe, currently serving 153 destinations in 26 countries.  If France is just one of your European destinations, it’s worth checking out their booking website to [...]

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