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29th September 2009
Picking up a few items in the supermarket should have been a relatively simple matter. Today it was not. In fact, planning the invasion of Normandy paled in comparison. A careless shopper, intent on rushing through the aisles, bumped her shopping cart int... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
Anyone who has ever seen a leather sofa in another person’s home will agree that owning one contributes a lot of elegance and style to the home. With that singular piece made from luxurious leather, the home instantly becomes a lot nicer. Choosing the r... Read >
Author: Vanessa Doctor12th September 2009
Annie
The very sound of the name will never fail to get someone singing “Tomorrow.”
Big Blue
Inscribed in bold, deep blue letters, it is owned by the fourth most respected name in the business world today: IBM.
Dixie
This cute nicknam... Read >
Author: Robert Bell07th September 2009
Annie
The very sound of the name will never fail to get someone singing “Tomorrow.”
Big Blue
Inscribed in bold, deep blue letters, it is owned by the fourth most respected name in the business world today: IBM.
Dixie
This cute nicknam... Read >
Author: Kenny Leones28th June 2009
It is quiet natural for one to be stunned by the recent research which is made by climate scientists of Centre for Alternative Technology as well as elsewhere, because all of us slowly begin to know the impact which our privileged standard of living has u... Read >
Author: Desial14th June 2009
The best part about visiting France with Paris Provence is the variety of experiences that you can delve into in a short period of time. As befits a country with a rich and long cultural heritage, there are lots of places, areas and monuments to visit. Al... Read >
Author: Whitney Samuels04th June 2009
June 6 is D-Day. Or the 65th anniversary of D-Day, to be exact. It's hard to believe that that momentous day, when Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and marked the beginning of the end of World War II, is now old enough to qualify for Social S... Read >
Author: Nate Gillespie03rd June 2009
June 6 is D-Day. Or the 65th anniversary of D-Day, to be exact. It's hard to believe that that momentous day, when Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and marked the beginning of the end of World War II, is now old enough to qualify for Social... Read >
Author: Nate Gillespie18th May 2009
Gastronomic holidays are increasingly becoming a popular reason for going away. As culture drifts further towards the appreciation of food - and that's the true appreciation of quality - travellers are far more likely these days to consider a destination ... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton07th May 2009
Normandy has a superb collection of quality gardens and parks with the most famous being Claude Monet's garden at Giverny however there are many more worth visiting. I have been running gardening trips to France for many years and below is a selection of ... Read >
Author: Bob Harris27th April 2009
According to the International Obesity Task Force, around 2006, the world approximately comprises 300 million obese and perhaps 800 million people overweight. Other epidemiological studies estimate that there are 1 billion 500 million overweight people in... Read >
Author: Ines17th March 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Mike Bond
Written by a huscarl in King Harold's service. The story is true, but Osfrid is fictional.
My name is Osfrid. Once I was Thegn of Sturnbyck, a place of 10 hides, in England's Southland. I was a king's Thegn, my master... Read >
Author: Mike Bond26th February 2009
The good thing about the depressed economy is that in today's global marketplace, it means the economy is down everywhere, making once-expensive trips affordable.
For instance, travel to France has decreased in cost every year for the last 4 years, and... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th February 2009
For many people, their preferred method of booking a holiday, whether abroad or in Britain, is to wait until the summer and then book a last minute holiday, either online or through a travel agent. This has several benefits, which allows you to benefit f... Read >
Author: Mandy Chagger30th January 2009
As the credit crunch digs its heels in, those of us who love our holidays have all been left wondering how we will be able to get the holiday feeling in 2009, without spending too much cash. France is well known as one of the most popular destinations fo... Read >
Author: OllyS02nd January 2009
If you need to tighten your belts a bit in 2009, but can’t bear the thought of going without a holiday, then do not fear – a solution is at hand! If you’re travelling from the UK, holiday rentals in France are your answer.
Finding holiday rental... Read >
Author: OllyS11th November 2008
For a small town Rye has got a rich historical past which can be traced back well before the Norman Conquest. At the time Rye was based by the sea and was known as a beautiful fishing village. The sea has since retreated and is now over two miles away fro... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th November 2008
Southsea is situated within the Seafront city of Portsmouth, though it retains its own feel and style. The town has avoided the fate that befalls so many towns across the country of becoming a clone town devoid of its own character. Instead of a carbon co... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th November 2008
It doesn�t get any better than a holiday vacation in France. However, we all know that even paradise can turn into a disaster without the proper planning. Here are a few tips to make sure your holiday starts off and remains pleasant.
Order Forei... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th October 2008
Holidays provide the best avenue for rest and relaxation. Everybody is busy with their job and work during the weekdays. In the race to succeed, people tend to overwork themselves and the result is stress. You need to unwind and relax and the best way of ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th October 2008
Brittany is a place of rugged coats, small islands, fantastic views, quite beaches and all along the coat, old cobbled street towns can be found. The people of Brittany are also quite different to the rest of France. With regular flights to Brittany from ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th September 2008
Normandy makes a great destination for a cycling holiday. You can decide for yourself whether you want to take your own bikes or hire them locally - there are plenty of hire shops around or tour operators around.
There are also plenty of maps and guides... Read >
Author: Robert Baldry16th September 2008
The beaches in France are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country during summer. Whether it�s for a honeymoon or a family adventure, you should be able to find the beach that will fit your preferences or budget. Most of the popular be... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th August 2008
For many people, their preferred method of booking a holiday, whether abroad or in Britain, is to wait until the summer and then book a last minute holiday, either online or through a travel agent. This has several benefits, which allows you to benefit f... Read >
Author: Mandy Chagger07th July 2008
Whether you’re looking for an adventure holiday, a spa break or just some time lying on a beach, you’ll be able to find it all in France.
Each of the 22 regions in France has something different to offer its visitors. They each have their own char... Read >
Author: Gill21st May 2008
Tampa, FL � What you�re about to read is the story of a duffle bag. It is also a story of ours�specifically Leo E. Ours. This man carried that duffle bag on June 6, 1944; D-Day.
�My father told us little about his participation in the war wit... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th May 2008
John Richardson, in his monumental three volume biography of Picasso, claims that it was the artist, and his rich American friends the Murphy's, who first started the trend of visiting the French Riviera in summer. Until then, the vacationing classes from... Read >
Author: Bob Cartwright28th April 2008
If we take close look, plastic (shopping) bags really have a damaging effect on these environmental systems. Plastic is non-biodegradable, toxic and not recyclable in many sense of the word. Nowadays people feel more and more the need for an atempt to see... Read >
Author: Ozie Klein21st January 2008
For many people, their preferred method of booking a holiday, whether abroad or in Britain, is to wait until the summer and then book a last minute holiday, either online or through a travel agent. This has several benefits, which allows you to benefit f... Read >
Author: Mandy Chagger19th January 2008
At a time of uncertainty in property markets at home and abroad, those thinking of investing, be it for a second home or in buy-to-let, will look for those markets which are defying the trend either by growing or by maintaining stability for the longer te... Read >
Author: Assetz UK14th November 2007
There is a whole world out there just waiting to be explored, and pictures and videos cannot do justice to some of its beauty. If you long to see the white cliffs of dover, or the pristine, clear waters of the Caribbean, then maybe you should take a crui... Read >
Author: Everyone Loves To Travel09th November 2007
You are advised to plan French camping holidays well in advance. The rise in popularity among British families for French camping holidays means booking early is essential to avoid disappointed. Substantial numbers of British families are choosing French ... Read >
Author: Mark Hetterley09th November 2007
From Normandy in the north to the Cote d’Azur in the south, France is and always will be a popular holiday destination and has something to offer everyone. Gastronomic delights, fine wine, great beaches, wonderful scenery, skiing and great shopping. It... Read >
Author: Robert Griggs30th October 2007
In certain areas of France which have typically been relatively cheap places to buy property are rapidly becoming too expensive for local French to make a purchase. Les Landes for instance in the region of Aquitaine has seen steep price increases over the... Read >
Author: Nick24th July 2007
Portsmouth is commonly regarded as having been founded in 1180 by John of Gisors, although there had been settlements in the area since before Roman times, mostly being offshoots of Portchester. John of Gisors purchased the manor of Buckland, whilst the p... Read >
Author: Naz Daud25th January 2007
It was once said by a French poet by the name of Joseph Berchoux, “A poem never was worth a dinner.” The French, ever so after the Nepolianic era, caught on to the euro-wave of fads and became the world center for food, housing restaurant after restau... Read >
Author: Gloria May08th January 2007
A Perfect Fathers Day Gift: Publish Dad's Story As An E-bookFrom Normandy to Funafuti, from the warehouse to theboardroom, fathers have been giving their lives unselfishly for theirfamilies.The movie Peal Harbor has just come out and helps remind us that ... Read >
Wayne Perkins
15th November 2006
You do not have to be a needlepoint enthusiast like me to appreciate the magnificent Bayeux Tapestry, which chronicles the events leading up to the conquest of England by Duke William of Normandy in the year 1066.
Technically speaking it is not a tapes... Read >
Author: Tom McMorrow03rd October 2005
To fully understand Normandy, one has to visit more than WWII sites and museums. To experience this region and understand its history and culture, one should visit these eight venues:
1. Honfleur- This picturesque little port village has been a magnet... Read >
Author: Walter Ballenberger
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