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Homemade parcel post: how to prepare a parcel properly?

st Office might refuse it because it will be difficult to stick the shipping forms (the paper with the sender and recipient address and the forms for customs). For the same reasons, do not wrap the parcel in gift wrap, which could complicate the task of the letter carriers! If you want to add ...

24
Mar
2022

Travelling Solo: our recommendations for safe travel

trip (ventolin, insulin...). Remember that not all countries have access to the same quality of care in the world or at the same price. Respect the customs of the country This may seem like a no-brainer, but you need to use common sense, understanding and adaptation before anything else when trave ...

21
June
2022

Choosing a suitcase: 5 criteria to consider

m opening itself under pressure (if you have overfilled it). If you are traveling to the United States, you should know that since September 11, 2001, customs officers have the right to open your luggage and check its contents for security reasons. In your absence, they don't hesitate to cut the ...

04
Oct
2022

Sexuality: Sexual health is not just the absence of disease.

in relation to sexuality." This recent definition has gradually taken shape as society and attitudes have evolved. The reflection of the evolution of customs. The introduction of the first birth control pills in the mid-1970s led to a first sexual revolution by separating pleasure from reproduction. ...

18
Dec
2023

New Year: 6 Unusual Traditions Around the World

y booklet on the meanings and interpretations of the shapes formed! Spaniards eat 12 grapes. Even within the European Union, each country has its own customs for celebrating the New Year. In Spain, there is an unusual New Year's tradition that dates back to 1909. That year, the grape harvest was pa ...

29
Dec
2023

Chinese New Year: date and traditions

pora, and sometimes also by Japanese, Miao, Mongolian, Tibetan, Nepalese and Butanese. How do you celebrate Chinese New Year? The celebrations, customs and taboos of the Spring Festival vary in detail depending on the region or time period. It is about starting the year on the right foot by ha ...

06
Feb
2007

French Riviera: Discovering Cap d'Antibes.

Where is Cap d'Antibes located? The Cap d'Antibes is a peninsula that extends the city of Antibes towards the Mediterranean Sea. This remarkable natural site consists of a hill covered with maritime pines and topped by a lighthouse: the Phare de la Garoupe, which overlooks the bay of Juan-les-Pins ...

13
Sep
2007

What are the different Christmas traditions in Europe?

Christmas in England From the beginning of December, the English send cards to their friends and family. The cards received are hung on the wall until Epiphany Day on January 6. On Christmas Eve, children will sing Christmas Carols in the streets and receive small gifts or sweets. They hang l ...

03
Dec
2009

Gradual Retirement: What Changes in 2024?

m this scheme since August 12, 2023, for territorial and hospital civil servants. However, all active civil servants (police officers, prison guards, customs officers, nursing assistants, etc.), who can retire before the legal retirement age (62 years gradually raised to 64 years by 2032), are not e ...

09
Jan
2014

Kisses Around the World

your imagination. The Kama Sutra has even established several chapters to catalog and explain all these kisses. There are as many kisses as there are customs and countries in the world. That's to say, a lot. The common thread among all the kisses in the world is that they generally promote social bo ...

13
Feb
2014

United Kingdom: what will change with the arrival in power of Charles III

peared until now. This very common formula will be replaced by its male equivalent His Majesty in the name of the government, the Treasury and the customs, but also in the army and in the name of the guard stationed in front of Buckingham Palace ... From now on, the judiciary, the police and t ...

12
Sep
2022

Times are changing: what is Faustine Bollaert's show on France 2 worth?

s in France. Eloquent archive images Through rare and often relevant archives, Faustine Bollaert explores the evolution of the couple and of love customs over the past 50 years. The archive images are merciless and some comments made in the 1960s, exhumed in Les temps changent, will undoubted ...

04
Oct
2022

5 Halloween traditions from around the world

for children dressed up to go trick-or-treating and knock on doors to ask for treats by uttering the phrase 'Trick or treat!'. But in Sicily, the customs are a little different because children receive gifts like at Christmas. The main difference is that the gifts are supposed to be given by the ...

20
Oct
2022

5 surprising things in Malaysia

1- The absence of a knife at the table Malaysia is a destination known for its culinary diversity. The food is delicious and very varied. You can take advantage of your stay to taste the Malay cuisine, but also Indian, Chinese and Thai... In local restaurants, you may be surprised by the cutlery ...

30
Nov
2022

Tourism: what type of vacationer are you?

ally enrich yourself. You know that your way of life is not the only valid one, and you enjoy discovering other lifestyles, culinary specialties, and customs. 4- The eco-friendly vacationer If you don't take the plane to limit the carbon footprint of your vacation, you probably have the profile of a ...

02
Aug
2023

Canadian Thanksgiving: what are the differences with American Thanksgiving?

t with a big seasonal meal. During the American Revolution, many Americans who remained loyal to England moved to Canada. They brought with them the customs and traditions of Thanksgiving, so much so that the culinary traditions of this holiday have significant similarities between the two countrie ...

09
Oct
2023

ReelShort: The Phenomenon of Ultra-Short Chinese Series

audience and exploring new genres such as thrillers and suspense. These episodes also diversify their cultural references by featuring religious values and customs from the Middle East, stories of wealthy families in Thailand, or supernatural legends from Romania. Looking abroad is also a good way ...

14
Mar
2024

Easter Around the World: 5 Unusual Easter Traditions

unique that Guatemala's Holy Week was added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2023. 4- Have an egg fight in Greece. In Greece, Easter customs involve eggs, but the locals do not just boil and eat them. One of the world's most unusual Easter traditions is to hold massive egg battles. ...

28
Mar
2024