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A view of the roman amphitheatre in Arles

Essays, Travel

Les Rencontres d’Arles: An extraordinary photo festival in France

For many decades, the tiny city of Arles in the stunning Provence region of France has been hosting Les Rencontres de la Photographie d'Arles every summer. This photography festival has grown from a local affair to an internationally awaited event. Les Rencontres photo festival is an invitation to discover new limits of what photography can feel, look, and be like. It's a celebration of the struggles, joys, and pitfalls of this art of storytelling.
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A Paris biker with a bouquet of flowers on her backseat

Essays, Slow Paris

Parisian etiquette: What is considered rude in Paris? 

Paris has a strong live-and-let-live energy. Like in any other great cities of the world, you can be who you want to be. Reinvent a new version of you or find yourself. Yet, there are certain hard limits when it comes to Paris etiquettes. If you are visiting Paris, or are a new resident in the French capital, it's good to know about some of these. a) To respect the place and its people and b) to make your time in the city easier.
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