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Fruit: 5 unusual facts about kiwi fruit

1- It does not come from New Zealand but from China We usually associate the kiwi with New Zealand because of its name. It is also where commercial production of the fruit began in the 1940s... And yet, kiwis are not native to New Zealand but from southeast China! These deliciously tart-tasti ...

10
Jan
2023

The Rugby World Cup in 5 questions

. Since that date, this competition has been open to all federations recognized by the IRB. The first edition was jointly organized by Australia and New Zealand. Only sixteen teams participated. The cup was won by the national team of New Zealand, better known as the All Blacks. Since then, this c ...

01
Sep
2011

The Lord of the Rings: 5 things to know about the Amazon Prime series

2, 2022, a new journey begins. pic.twitter.com/9tnR7WqDoA- The Lord of the Rings on Prime (@LOTRonPrime) August 2, 2021 2- Season 1 was shot in New Zealand Filming for the first season was completed in early August. Like Peter Jackson's film saga, Season 1 of the Lord of the Rings Tv series wa ...

09
Sep
2021

Cine-tourism: Deciphering the New Travel Trend

ealm of cinema, this phenomenon began to gain momentum with The Lord of the Rings saga in the 2000s. Following the release of the first film in 2001, New Zealand invested over 2 million dollars in promotion to link its destination to the universe of Tolkien's saga. Since then, New Zealand has inspi ...

29
Jan
2024

Leptospermum or manuka: a decorative and fragrant shrub

Its flowering is very decorative. Leptospermum, also known as manuka or Australian myrtle, is a shrub native to Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand. Although it is sometimes called the New Zealand tea tree, it should not be confused with the famous tea tree or Melaleuca alternifolia. The Leptospe ...

07
Feb
2024

Travel to the United States: what are the formalities?

stralia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. You are eligible for this visa waive ...

22
July
2008

Giving Tuesday: an international day of generosity

dedicated to giving: Giving Tuesday. This movement born in 2012 then spread internationally, in the United Kingdom, Iralnd, Israel, Australia and New Zealand but also in Latin America, Brazil and even Singapore! In French-speaking countries like Canada, this day of generosity has taken the name ...

01
Dec
2014

15 foods to relieve stress

consumed the most folic acid had a lower risk of depressive symptoms than those who consumed the least. Another study from the University of Otago in New Zealand found that students tended to feel calmer, happier and more energetic on days when they ate more fruit and vegetables. It can be hard to t ...

22
May
2020

Work: understanding the 4-day week in 5 questions

urly rate so that their compensation remains unchanged. 3- Which companies have experimented with it? In countries as diverse as Sweden, Iceland, New Zealand, and Japan, branches of large corporations such as Unilever or Microsoft have tried the 4-day week with the support of their respective go ...

08
Feb
2022

Travelling Solo: our recommendations for safe travel

ave complicated relations with the country you will be visiting. For example after the Rainbow Warrior affair, the French were very badly regarded in New Zealand for many months. You can consult the list of countries and places at risk in the world on the Foreign Affairs website in the travel advic ...

21
June
2022

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

the words of the British anthem will of course change. The national anthem of the United Kingdom, which is also one of the two national anthems of New Zealand and the royal anthem in many Commonwealth countries, reverts to God Save the King in honor of the sovereign. During major sporting even ...

12
Sep
2022

The asperitas: a spectacular weather phenomenon

ous or even scary appearance. This weather phenomenon can become impressive during thunderstorm season in the United States but also in Australia, New Zealand and some European countries. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Carlisle (@dalesfarmer) In Franc ...

29
Sep
2022

Annika: a unique police series on France 3.

a journey through police investigations, in the same way that Miss Fisher takes us to Australia in the 1920s and Brokenwood to the wild landscapes of New Zealand with the country music beloved by hero Mike Shepherd! In this time slot, it is usually Inspector Barnaby who accompanies viewers in Great ...

06
Apr
2023

Regenerative tourism: tourism of the future?

a better state instead of simply visiting and leaving it as it is. According to an article from the "Réseau Veille Tourisme" published in March 2022, New Zealand is the first country to aim at developing regenerative tourism within its territory. During these types of stays, visitors do not just p ...

08
Aug
2023

Sport logging: a sport that brings the wood.

- It is a discipline still little known in France. Sport logging is a discipline that originated in Oceania in the 19th century. Today, Australia and New Zealand still dominate the world rankings in this sport. In France, this discipline is still relatively unknown and surprises with its rustic and ...

22
Aug
2023

Vocabulary of rugby: deciphered unusual words and expressions.

A medley of flowery expressions. It may seem hard to believe when you see the roughness of some actions on the field, and yet rugby has its own poetry! The vocabulary of rugby is full of flowery expressions that are not always easy to understand for newcomers. That's why I propose a little antholo ...

08
Sep
2023