Category Archives: Travel
Autumn Tours: Saiho-ji Moss Temple, Kyoto, Japan
CULTURE: FRANCE-AMÉRIQUE MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 2023
France-Amérique Magazine – December 1, 2023 – The new issue features the foundations that are keeping the French-American friendship alive, from New Orleans to Washington D.C. to Paris, and pay a visit to the newly renovated Cartier Mansion – the Fifth Avenue palace where Pierre Cartier mingled with celebrities, titans of industry, and U.S. presidents. Also in this issue, read about the success of Rémy Martin in America as the iconic Cognac house is turning 300, and discover why, since the pandemic, so many Americans are putting up the “For Sale” sign and hopping on a plane to Paris, Lyon, or Marseille!
AU REVOIR, AMERICA
Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side of the Atlantic?
For ideological, financial, or health care reasons, more and more Americans are moving to France (12,200 first-time residence granted in 2022, up 9,214 on 2021). But la vie is not always en rose.
By Anthony Bulger
RÉMY MARTIN
A French-American Heritage
Three hundred years after it was founded, the Cognac house renowned for its flagship Louis XIII sells half its bottles in America while continuing to uphold its tradition of excellence.
By Benoît Georges
THE FOUNDATIONS – of French-American Friendship
From Washington D.C. to New York City and from New Orleans to Paris, many philanthropic organizations continue to nurture the bonds connecting France and the United States through history, politics, economics, language, and culture.
By Roland Flamini
PIERRE CARTIER – The Man Who Made Jewelry for American Presidents
In the early 20th century, the three grandsons of the founder of Cartier were busy building their family name. Louis was in Paris, Jacques in London, and Pierre in New York City. To sell his jewelry in the United States, the latter sibling mingled with celebrities, titans of industry, and presidents, and created a network of alliances.
By Diane de Vignemont
France Views: Homes In Alsace Being Preserved
Every year, 400 of these remarkable old houses are demolished. But a few locals are trying to safeguard their heritage. One young couple have embarked on a project to renovate their old house, using ancestral techniques.
Meanwhile, a company near Strasbourg specialises in dismantling the half-timbering of abandoned houses, renovating them and reusing them on new structures. We take a closer look.
Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/9xf8.y
Travel Tours: Prague – “Instagram Vs. Reality”
Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Hradčany, Prague’s castle district 02:33 Charles Bridge 03:28 Trdelník 04:11 Old Town Square 05:30 Conclusion
But do these images reflect the true face of Prague? And is the city really worth visiting?
Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it’s known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints.
Cinematic Travel: Tour Of Lofoten Islands, Norway
The nearby Lofotr Viking Museum features a Viking longhouse reconstruction. Cycle routes cover the islands, passing through fishing villages like Henningsvær, which has colorful buildings lining its waterways.
Arts/History: Smithsonian Magazine – December 2023
Why Collectors Fall Head Over Heels for the ‘Inverted Jenny’ Stamp
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One of the rare 24-cent misprints sold at auction this week for a record-breaking $2 million
The Real History Behind Empress Joséphine in Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’
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A new Hollywood epic traces Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise and fall through his checkered relationship with his first wife
Travel: 50 Best Places To Visit In The United States
- The Grand Canyon – Arizona
- New York City
- Hawaii
- Yellowstone National Park – Wyoming
- Florida Keys
- San Francisco – California
- Zion National Park – Utah
- Las Vegas – Nevada
- Los Angeles – California
- Glacier National Park – Montana
- Washington D.C.
- Miami – Florida
- Seattle – Washington
- Rocky Mountain National Park – Colorado
- New Orleans – Louisiana
Thailand Tour: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
The market was established in the late 19th century by King Rama IV, who ordered the construction of a canal to connect two rivers. It consists of a network of canals where vendors sell various goods from their boats, such as fruits, vegetables, souvenirs, and street food.
Visitors can experience the colorful and lively atmosphere of the market by taking a boat ride along the canals or walking along the banks. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a unique and memorable way to experience the traditional Thai culture and lifestyle.
Japan Views: Showa Kinen Park Tokyo Autumn 2023 Illumination Night Walk
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