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Olympic or not?
Of the 477 events organized in Paris in 1900 as part of the International Physical Exercise Competitions*, only 95 were subsequently approved by the IOC. Whoever wants to claim the title of “Olympic sport” cannot claim to be. Looking at contemporary rankings, it must be admitted that certain disciplines do not fail to amaze. Among […]
Candy Cane Lane – Please Make Up Your Mind!
The new Eddie Murphy vehicle is at best, caught somewhere between a movie for kids (so NOT) and a weak attempt at a humorous adult-focused film (lots of subtle societal references/attempts at humor that no one under the age of 21 would get). That being said, it is a step up from all the saccharine […]
Paris, Olympic city
Historically, Parisian heritage sites have been the setting for sporting competitions. Once again, the 2024 Olympics will rely heavily on these spectacular environments to create unique settings. But a few months before the launch of the event, certain points still remain to be resolved. Will the “city of lights” rise to the challenge? A bullfight […]
Unlock the Secrets of Sweden: What You Need To Know Before Your Visit – Part 2
Peculiar Yet Unknown Swedish Food Traditions Food is a big part of Swedish celebrations. No, I will not write about Herring or Fermented Baltic Herring known as Surströmming. Instead, I would like to share the food traditions I like and cherish. Such as Kanelbullens dag, Våffeldagen, and Semmeldagen. A cozy Friday is Fredagsmys. Ending a busy week with a cozy […]
Paris invaded by the Olympics
If the Olympiads of the Republic were confined to the Champ de Mars at the end of the 18th century, the second edition of the modern games, much more ambitious in 1900, struggled to find its place in a city cluttered by the Universal Exhibition and used places not particularly dedicated to sport. In 1924, […]
Questioning the Double Standard – Why Men Are Praised, While Women Are Judged for Having Children with Different Partners?
When a woman has a child out of wedlock or if she happens to divorce with a child or two then she’s in for a life of trouble. She not only has to figure out her finances alone but she also has to figure out her love life where she will be harshly judged and […]
And Paris invented the modern Olympics
If the ancient Olympics were designed in Greece in the 8th century BC, the modern Olympics were indeed held at the baptismal font in Paris. On November 25, 1892, in the large auditorium of the Sorbonne, Pierre de Coubertin called for the restoration of the Olympic Games. Two years later, in the same place, the […]
The Holdovers – 5 Star Charm
Alexander Payne’s latest movie, The Holdovers, redefines the concept of charm as this film radiates charm and warms your heart without becoming saccharine. Set in a 1970s New England prep school winter break the movie takes you on a fascinating journey of its main and supporting characters’ lives of self-indulgence and self-awakening and ultimately self-awareness. […]
When It Comes to Language – “Speaking Perfectly” Is Your Enemy
I’m from the United States and, many years ago, lived in Mexico on a college exchange program. I went there on a spur-of-the-moment decision and stayed for almost four months. When I arrived, I could barely say the word ‘taco,’ but after a few weeks of intensive 3-hour-a-day classes, I began to pick up the […]
Unlock the Secrets of Sweden: What You Need To Know Before Your Visit – Part 1
Geography Sweden looks like a long banana. From south to north, the country stretches 1572 kilometers. A distance of 499 kilometers separates east from west. It has a coastline of 2400 kilometers, surrounded by the Baltic Sea in the east. Finland, Norway, and Denmark are our neighbours. Did you know that Sweden is the fourth largest […]
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The Olympic Games in Paris: The Big Reunion
In 2024, Paris (France) will host the Olympic Games from July 26 to August 11, and the Paralympic Games from August 28 to September 8. Not really a great first for the French capital since the Olympics will be organized there for the sixth time. Six times ? Some may be surprised And yet… The […]
How to Spend 9 Hours in the World’s Best Airport
In 2022, Skytrax named Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar as the world’s number one airport. After touching down in Qatar, I read the plaque emphasizing their award, and it came as quite a surprise to me. That is until I walked further into the airport and found out why. Blinding lights, the constant movement […]
