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How Do They Celebrate April Fool’s Day in France?
Where Did April Fool’s Day Come From? The origin of…
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The Best European Affairs Podcasts
Podcasts are arguably more popular in the U.S. and the…
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How Women Are Crucial to the Tourism Industry
In honor of Women’s History Month in March and International…
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Carnival Traditions in Belgium – Binche, Malmedy, and Aalst
At this time of year, cities and towns all over…
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Florence – My Last Trip as a Solo Traveler
As I crossed the bridge over the Arno river, I…
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Traveling in Europe – What is the Schengen Area?
One thing you may have come across in your travel…
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9 Differences Between French and American Schools that Every TAPIF Assistant Should Know
Cultural comparisons between France and the U.S. mostly tend toward…
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Celebrate the Epiphany in France with a Galette des Rois
Every year on January 6, the French and other French-speaking…
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The Best Museums to Visit in Brussels
Brussels and Belgium are known for a lot of things…
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The Prague Museum of Communism and its Political Legacy
Learning there was a Museum of Communism in Prague instantly…
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What Does the Megavino Expo Say About Belgian Wine?
Have you ever given a second thought to Belgian wine?…
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The Bern Federal Palace and Swiss Democracy
Bern, the sleek capital of Switzerland, is the perfect example…
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Monet’s Gardens – A Bike Ride to Giverny
Paris is lovely but… Paris is undeniably a beautiful city….
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A Belgian Experiment in Democracy
Democracy is having a historic moment in eastern Belgium. This…
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Become a French Wine Tasting Expert
You won’t become a wine tasting expert by reading a…