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Photo of the Day (6.1.10)

Photo of the Day (6.1.10) Jun 1st, 2010 at 6:00PM: June has finally arrived, which can only mean one thing - the World Cup is just less than two weeks away! When traveling abroad, it's easy to see that football really is the most widely played sport on Earth; scenes like this one are a familiar occurrence. This photo was taken by Flickr user pirano, on the steps of the beautiful Sacré Cœur in Montemartre, Paris. I love the ...

Eternal returns in springtime Paris

Eternal returns in springtime Paris Apr 12th, 2010 at 3:25PM: Natives will tell you that Paris has everything necessary for the pursuit of happiness, including songbirds. The intensity and frequency of birdsong signals the end of winter, if not the arrival of spring. Spring comes and goes, hesitating on the threshold. That's why accordions are Paris' reliable bellweather. Their wheezing is a sure sign people are back outdoors filling cafés, or ...

Five crazy Parisians

Five crazy Parisians Jul 14th, 2009 at 6:30PM: You never know what you'll see when you hit the streets of Paris. From performers to beggars to local strange, there's an endless supply of color. Everyone has a Paris story, I'm sure, involving the bizarre. So, definitely add yours to the comments below. I'll kick the process off with five of my favorite crazy Parisians. 1. The "Bosnians" If you've been to any major attractions in Paris, you've ...

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