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Living in Lyon as a Foreigner

Recently, I spent several months living as a foreigner in France. More specifically, in Lyon. As a Brit, I didn’t initially have that great an impression of France. Living there, I found this to be totally wrong. As a student of French, studying at a university while I was out there, I quickly found that, if you make an effort to speak French, the locals will instantly respond better to you, even if you only speak a few words.

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Holiday Apartments: A Cost-Effective Choice for Your Barcelona Trip

If you’re getting ready to head to Barcelona, there are various specifics to iron out even if you’ve been to the popular destination in Spain before. One of the things to consider is undoubtedly where you’ll stay. Since many people don’t have the option of making their friends’ guest rooms their temporary homes while away from home, they often stay in hotels. Although a hotel is probably the most commonly available accommodation option, it’s not the only choice.

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Nyang Nyang beach
Nyang Nyang beach

Bali’s Top 5 Best Kept Secrets

If you have ever been to Bali, it may be no surprise to you that this island was recently rated as the world’s top travel destination. From the breathtaking cliffside views, perfectly sculpted rice terraces, magnificent underwater world to intricately carved Hindu temples, it’s hard not to fall in love with this paradise also known as the Island of the Gods.

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Roobens has Been Around the Globe

As part of our ongoing series of interviews with travelers, we asked Roobens Fils to tell us all about himself, his travel blog, and his recent adventures. We met Roobens at TravelCon in Austin in September, and he came all the way from Paris to meet up with other travelers as well as see some of the best sites in the U.S. He has recently been a full-time traveler, but now resides in his hometown of Paris, France. That must be nice! What led you to start traveling? What motivated you to start exploring new places? I spent six years working in the e-commerce industry. The company I used to work for decided to lay off employees. I didn't feel like looking for another job. Actually, I don't want to have another 9-to-5 job, this is not for me. So, after being laid off, the company gave us a severance package, and I decided to travel the world for a…

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