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Aussie-style cafes in Paris

December 29, 2014 By James Clark 6 Comments

Aussie-style cafes in Paris

For a country that has a reputation for its cafes I was surprised at how average coffee in France was when I first arrived. Sure, the cafes are great for people watching, with rows of chairs lined up in theatre-style so you can watch the world go by. As far as the actual coffee goes […]

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A day in Paris is better than no day in Paris

December 15, 2014 By James Clark 11 Comments

A day in Paris is better than no day in Paris

Passing through the grim outer suburbs of Paris on the train from CDG Airport I wondered if I made a mistake coming back for just one day. Was Paris as wonderful as I remembered it to be, or was it a trick of the mind that tends to romanticise places long after you have been? […]

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Flight Review: Air France – Paris (CDG) to London Heathrow (LHR)

November 1, 2014 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Air France - Paris (CDG) to London Heathrow (LHR)

Flight: Air France AF 1780 From: Paris (CDG) To: London (LHR) I was flown as a guest with Air France from Paris (CDG) to London (LHR). This was a continuation of my flight from Montevideo to Paris. I was in Buenos Aires and Montevideo on behalf of Air France/KLM, who are promoting their South American […]

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Apartment Review: Paris apartment rental by Only-apartments

November 1, 2014 By James Clark

Apartment Review: Paris apartment rental by Only-apartments

Apartment Name: Private rental via Only-apartments. Address: Rue Jean Baptiste Pigalle, 9e, Paris, France I stayed for two nights in an apartment rental in Paris which was provided by Only-apartments. I like staying in apartments as an alternative to hotels, so I wanted to try out this booking service. I’ve probably spend 2 months of […]

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Flight Review: Air France – Montevideo (MVD) to Paris (CDG)

October 30, 2014 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Air France - Montevideo (MVD) to Paris (CDG)

Flight: Air France AF 393 From: Montevideo (MVD) To: Paris (CDG) I was flown as a guest with Air France from Montevideo to Paris. This was part of a trip to South America on behalf of Air France/KLM, who are promoting their South American destinations departing from UK airports. When I took on this assignment […]

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Paris Travel Guide

July 1, 2014 By James Clark

Travel Guides > France > Paris Travel Guide [A classic view of the Eiffel Tower from Pont Alexandre III.] Nomadic Notes Blog Posts A day in Paris is better than no day in Paris – My report on a day in Paris. Aussie-style cafes in Paris – Australian coffee shops have become a thing in […]

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How to get from Paris to Brussels by local train – The alternative to high speed rail

August 15, 2012 By James Clark 12 Comments

How to get from Paris to Brussels by local train

See four cities in one day and save on high speed rail reservation fees. One of the things I love about having a Eurail Pass is being able to jump onto almost any train and go. While there are some train services that require a reservation fee, this can be avoided by taking local trains. […]

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