I didn't get my Eurail pass before I left. Now I have a surprise week off and I'd really like one. Will I run into any problems if I buy one, have it sent to my hometown in Canada, and have my parents send it back to me in France? I have 17 days before it needs to be in my hands.
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posted by superiorchicken
on Oct 5, 2010 -
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How can I get pseudo-mobile internet in France for just two months? There are wifi hot spots all over but the prices seem outrageous, presumably the unlimited wifi is only for DSL customers?
I'd happily tether to my N900 or buy a separate GSM modem. Any
recommendations? It seems odd if
Orange's Mobicarte the is the cheapest?
posted by jeffburdges
on Sep 24, 2010 -
5 answers
I'm thinking about moving to Paris, France in a year.
I'm a software engineer living in Canada. I will have a degree within the next few months. I have an EU citizenship (Portugal). I speak almost no French. What should I look into? Is this a terrible idea?
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posted by pmv
on Sep 20, 2010 -
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Help me settle in Paris. What administrative things should I be doing? What local cultural things should I know about? What shops are equivalent to those at home? What should I know about?
In short: tell me everything you wish you'd known about life in France when you arrived.
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posted by djgh
on Sep 15, 2010 -
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In pictures of Paris you often see tall, round posting pillars (my term) on the sidewalks on which are posted advertisements and announcements -- what are these posting pillars actually called -- the best English translation is preferred. Thanks.
posted by badensa
on Sep 13, 2010 -
14 answers
Furnishing a vacation home in southwest France... what's the best places to pick up critical household goods? (more inside)
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posted by finitejest
on Sep 6, 2010 -
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I'm planning a trip to Europe and could use some suggestions about plane/rail logistics.
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posted by Cogito
on Aug 16, 2010 -
20 answers
What's the best value prepaid SIM card for a week long visit to France, averaging...say...15-30 minutes of talk + 100 MB of data per day?
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posted by randomstriker
on Aug 11, 2010 -
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TravelFilter: French Public Transport advice. I'm flying into Marseille MP2 airport and need to find my way to Carpentras near Avignon to meet some friends. I'd prefer not to hire a car as I won't need it while there.
My firends might be able to pick me up in Avignon but would be good to get all the way to Carpentras if easy enough (and cheap).
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posted by mary8nne
on Aug 2, 2010 -
9 answers
Name that film: A noble woman in 18th C. France dresses as a man. I seem to remember her wearing a uniform but am unsure if she's in the military. She sets something of a trend and other women begin to copy her. She meets a man. He doesn't initially know that she's a woman. A love interest develops. I probably saw it on HBO or the like sometime in the mid 80's. It was probably released around the same time.
posted by Vavuzi
on Jul 21, 2010 -
9 answers
I've got a 3G iPad, and am going to France on holiday and want to be able to use the 3G whilst over there. Any ideas on where I can pick up a 3G sim card for use in France to avoid the roaming charges?
posted by lloyder
on Jul 5, 2010 -
5 answers
I'm studying abroad in France this fall. I want to learn the language. How do I prepare so that I can make the very best of it?
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posted by superiorchicken
on Jun 30, 2010 -
16 answers
My six-year old son just received his "report card". It says he is "blocked", that he can't count or write his name in cursive. I don't know what to do to help him.
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posted by bwonder2
on Jun 24, 2010 -
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Suggestion for a meeting point at Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris, Terminal 1? I'm meeting my parents at this airport in a few days. We arrive on different flights and different airlines around 1/2 hour from each other, both flying in from the US.
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posted by jeff-o-matic
on May 29, 2010 -
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I'm going to be in Paris next week. I'll be alone for three days, and with a friend and her 2 year old daughter for four days. I'd like suggestions for the non-obvious things to do, for restaurants and cafes to go to (by myself and with my friend), for nightlife (there will be a babysitter at night), for places to shop, and for restaurants and activities that adults can enjoy that will be acceptable to a two year old.
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posted by Kololo
on May 20, 2010 -
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So, my father, sister and I are planning a trip to Europe in mid-June. We need to work out quite where. I need to be able to fly in from London, the others to train or fly to wherever from Lyon. We need to go somewhere where we can stay for about 6 days, and there will be enough to entertain us there or in nearby town. I was wondering about Malta, my sister thought Genoa, my father thought St Tropez (our budget is not endless so perhaps not) Any suggestions?
posted by curious zoe
on May 3, 2010 -
4 answers
Please recommend to me your favorite book(s) treating the changing demographics of France, and the social, political, and cultural ramifications thereof.
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posted by everichon
on Apr 22, 2010 -
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Baby travel filter: Going to France this summer with a nearly 2-year-old. Is anyone familiar with French baby equipment rental places along the lines of
Baby's Away or
Traveling Baby Company? We're going to need a car seat and possibly a baby backpack and a crib.
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posted by paselkin
on Apr 17, 2010 -
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I've got to file my income tax return. The catch? I'm working a one year contract in France and therefore am going to have to do it in a language I'm not particularly good at, with other complications detailed inside. Does anyone have any experience with this? Or alternatively, does anyone know what kind of person I'd need to employ to help me with it? (Accountant? Financial advisor?)
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posted by handee
on Apr 15, 2010 -
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I'm having a hard time finding information about the agriculture and trash systems & practices in Europe. Basically I'd like to know where my food comes from and how waste is disposed of when living there. When I pick up a piece of produce from Portugal, I want to understand what that means.
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posted by scazza
on Mar 31, 2010 -
5 answers
Should we take a day trip to Montserrat or Carcassonne while visiting Barcelona?
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posted by emilyv
on Mar 30, 2010 -
14 answers
Looking for feedback on my plan for a May trip to Western Europe, probably Paris and one other country.
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posted by kdern
on Mar 28, 2010 -
9 answers
Has anyone ever hiked the GR10 (or the GR11, or the Haute Route Pyréneen, or anything else in the Pyrenees)? More specifically, how cold will it be there in April-June, and more generally, what kind of sleeping bag do I need?
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posted by threeants
on Mar 22, 2010 -
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Going with a Swedish friend to escape insane work schedule for a week or so in mid-April. Both in our late-twenties. Never been down in the Alps skiing before, so want to get a good feel for it. Money is not an issue if the experience is good (within reason people...).
Looking for a nice comfortable hotel, good slopes, fun people, good food, _great_ scenery. (We're used to the beauty of Sweden/Norway, so needs to be up there :)
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posted by avocade
on Mar 9, 2010 -
3 answers
Have not been able to reach friends in Pezenas, France, in Languedoc. Does anyone know if they have bad storm damage?
posted by 77144
on Mar 1, 2010 -
2 answers
In May I'll host my mother and sister for a 10-day European holiday, starting in Paris and flying out of Barcelona. It's my Mom's first time in Europe! How can I plan a trip that's unforgettably awesome but not too overwhelming?
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posted by nicoleincanada
on Feb 27, 2010 -
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What does it mean to be a UK resident for insurance purposes? I'd like to buy multi-trip travel insurance. However, I'm currently working on a contract in another country (France) until the end of May.
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posted by handee
on Feb 9, 2010 -
6 answers
Ok, here goes: My band is working on a project entitled "Record for the
French Nobility". Part of this project is to actually send the album or tracks found therein to members of families considered noble in France.
How can I get a list of these families' names and their whereabouts?
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posted by manwoo
on Feb 4, 2010 -
2 answers
Competent journalist with not-so-competent (yet) French skills, hoping to freelance in France. What non-traditional venues can I pursue?
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posted by nicoleincanada
on Jan 8, 2010 -
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American Male In Paris For The First TIme: I've read the previous questions but looking for some exact things. I'll be staying in Monmartre' for a few weeks and looking for things that are uniquely Parisian, laid back gay spots, and clothing that'll make me look halfway human. Details below.
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on Dec 31, 2009 -
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