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02nd September 2009
When thinking of Provence in the south of French you might think about its warm weather, beautiful villages, colourful landscapes and healthy good food.
But Provence has a lot more to offer than the above. If architecture is your thing, then you will ... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton17th August 2009
At 25 years old, Dominic realized his walk was not as a secular priest but as a religious. At that time, Dominic's bishop Martin Bazan voiced a desire to bring about reform; he wanted the canons of his cathedral to live a shared life as religious, as par... Read >
Author: Bob and Penny Lord's site10th August 2009
Be like a human being, all are subject to the tedium of our boring, monotonous routine, and the need to feed ourselves with a change in the environment. At that time you can escape your real life, be a better solution, a plan for one or two weeks of vacat... Read >
Author: Stephanie Clarke22nd July 2009
Kitesurfing, Kiteboarding Aruba is the place to be
The fastest growing water sport in recent years is kite surfing. The kite scene is a very special one but just as many outdoor sports it's also about the 'stuff' and the thrill of the separation from t... Read >
Author: Paul Terkers02nd July 2009
The Great Pyrenees, also known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a breed of working dog officially recognized by the AKC in 1933. As the name suggests, the Great Pyrenees is a breed originating from the Pyrenees Mountains of southern France. Great Pyrenees ... Read >
Author: Brad Zockoll28th June 2009
The Jaguar XK was a supermini manufactured between 1996 and 2003, which proved to be a particularly popular buy for new drivers. This was partly down to its affordability at purchase time, but the running costs were low too thanks to economical engines an... Read >
Author: richy16th June 2009
Falaise is a great place for a camping holiday or self catering holiday in France. It is situated in Calvados in the Basses-Normandie region in Normandy and is very easy to reach from England from various ferry routes. It has a great history and a fantast... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th May 2009
If you didn’t know, the World Peace Crusade is the biggest event held by the gypsies in all Brazil. The event is organized by Mirian Stanescon-RORANI and pays homage to Jews, Afro-descendents, Native Indians and of course, gypsies; showing support and s... Read >
Author: Salieri15th May 2009
As with all foods, there is a history to be traced, a beginning and an evolution. So it is with the pretzel. Where did the pretzel originate and how has it changed?
History or tales of the pretzel state that as early as 610AD at a monastery somewhere i... Read >
Author: Robert Bell12th May 2009
One of the most pleasurable memories about camping amongst the sunflowers in Southern France is the lunches you can concoct from local French provisions that are really cheap. All you need is a baguette or two, some of those juicy French tomatoes with per... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th April 2009
Mountain climbing is currently one of the most fun and adventurous recreational activities known to mankind. Some even consider it a form of extreme sports.
There is no wonder why there are more and more people who are getting hooked all around the wo... Read >
Author: Joan Shine02nd April 2009
"Muscat" is often deceptive; wines so labeled may be either sweet or dry. Zinfandel, a grape of somewhat mysterious origin, gives its name to a popular California Claret, in which—if your nose is remarkably sensitive— you sometimes can detect the fain... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan25th March 2009
If you’re thinking of visiting France in your travels in the near future then you might well want to think about checking out the city of Lyon and it’s superb surroundings.
Located in the south of France, this enormous city combines a crisp culture... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley05th January 2009
The Mediterranean Diet is based on the diet of people living in Greece, Italy, Southern France and Spain. Mediterranean’s consume about the same amount of fat as Northern Europeans and Americans yet live longer, have a lower incidence of heart disease a... Read >
Author: mandeep.dec200818th November 2008
The Mediterranean Diet is based on the diet of people living in Greece, Italy, Southern France and Spain. Mediterranean’s consume about the same amount of fat as Northern Europeans and Americans yet live longer, have a lower incidence of heart diseas... Read >
Author: harminder18th November 2008
The Mediterranean Diet is based on the diet of people living in Greece, Italy, Southern France and Spain. Mediterranean’s consume about the same amount of fat as Northern Europeans and Americans yet live longer, have a lower incidence of heart diseas... Read >
Author: harminder16th October 2008
Carignane is the most popular grape crop in France. Carignane is the American spelling of the grape name and the wine that is sold that is made from the grape. In France it is known as Carignan. In Italy it is called Carginano and in Spain it is known as... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin01st September 2008
Many people like to travel in the winter in search of a bit of sunshine when it is normally absent from the UK. However, with much of Europe suffering the same fate at that time of year, the only viable option to see the best of the continent is to go d... Read >
Author: pmcindoe13th April 2008
Located on the Riviera in southern France, the city of Cannes is famous all over the world, not only for its film festival but also for the Cannes Lions Festival, which is regarded as the world's most prestigious festival of advertising. This glitzy, upma... Read >
Author: Stewart10th April 2008
There were eight crusades to retake once former Christian lands, occupied by the violence of Turks and Muslims during the pre-modern period. These episodic events ranged over a period of rougly 200 years from 1096 to 1299 A.D and they constitute the awake... Read >
Author: craigread01@gmail.com28th March 2008
(ARA) - As the holidays approach, it’s natural for us to feel both festive and frantic and increasingly stressed as our list of errands gets longer than Santa’s. To make sure that this season is about true holiday spirit and joyous time with family a... Read >
Author: Dolly Kapil21st February 2008
There�s never a dull moment inside the caves of Europe. With such colourful history hidden under the crevices of the earth, spelunking tours are akin to a living classroom. Some of the world�s longest and largest caverns have been opened to tourists w... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th February 2008
The French paradox
In studies conducted in 1992, it was observed that in southern France, mortality rates from heart disease were lower than expected despite the consumption of diets high in saturated fat. Researchers attributed the impressive low incide... Read >
Author: Emilia Klapp, R.D., B. S.19th October 2007
There is only one way to discover the real France, and that is by car. Backpackers will attempt to uncover the hidden features of this part of the continent by using public transport, but that doesn’t give you the freedom and convenience that comes with... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan05th July 2007
So you thought of an original idea! In that first moment of inspiration, you may fancy that you are the first person with this flash of brilliance.
Most likely, you will have to think again. You have heard, “There’s nothing new under the sun.”
... Read >
Author: Tony Papajohn07th June 2007
This dog has been used for many thousands of years in the Pyrenees Mountain are of southern France to guard sheep and other livestock. It is a working dog, which is a member the Mastiff family and related to the St. Bernard and Newfoundland. Here are nine... Read >
Author: Sarah-Anne24th May 2007
As I write this, I'm very much looking forward to my next week's holiday in southern France.
The average temperature there is five degrees warmer than chilly England, and the sunshine is way more reliable. The people are charming, I am told, and the fo... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th May 2007
The Kabbalah, literally translated from Hebrew as ‘reception’, makes reference to received tradition, or, in other words, all Judaism’s oral law. With the passing of time, those teachings that were transmitted orally were recorded and available to a... Read >
Author: Ken Wilson19th April 2007
Michel Nostradamus, history's most famous prophet, died in southern France in the late sixteenth century. The lines of Nazca are one of archaeology's greatest mysteries and were created nearly a thousand years earlier on a faraway continent. A direct conn... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta12th April 2007
Four of Audi DTM (German Touring Car Masters) drivers had the chance to test drive the popular and undisputed Audi race car who had successfully achieved victories at the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and 24 Hours of Le Mans. The four drivers, includin... Read >
Author: benjamin16th January 2007
“If honeydew is ripe, then it is the king of all melons”. Honeydew melons are considered to be more ‘melony’ and tastier than cantaloupe watermelon or any other variety of melons. One of the most popular melons, belonging to the cucurbit (gourd) f... Read >
Author: Christine Macguire17th November 2006
Copyright 2006 Nicholas Marr
France is fortunate to have a housing market which is stable. Its consistency is set to continue for years to come. Low French property prices are still an attraction and the prospects of strong growth are reassuring for th... Read >
09th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Eva Moffat
It has been found that people living in Mediterranean Countries such as Southern France, Spain and Italy live longer than people in other parts of the world. Why is this?
It's what they eat and how the Mediterranean's cook... Read >
Author: Eva Moffat
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