Monthly Archives: January 2008

Keep Eyes Open for Unlocked iPhones

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Henrik Blunck

If you’re planning on paying a visit to France you might just as well make use of the fact that French laws have prohibited the locking of the iPhone to any specific company. Orange offers iPhones from approx 399€. That’s … Continue reading →

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Fantastic News Resource

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Henrik Blunck

I just discovered a streaming news channel called “France 24” describing itself as: “France 24 covers international news with a French perspective and carries the values of France throughout the world.” News is aired in English and you have full … Continue reading →

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Winter Is A Good Time To Plan Your Vacation

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Henrik Blunck

In another connection I was reviewing materials for both Crete (Greece) and France, and was reminded that some of my blog readers might be interested in becoming inspired from a book or two. Those who know me will remember that … Continue reading →

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Both Yeltsin and Putin Could Do This…

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Henrik Blunck

As is visible when you watch this YouTube-video, both Bill Clinton (former US President) and Sarkozy (current French President) had their problems in staying sober around Soviet leaders… As you watch the video you should be reminded that it is … Continue reading →

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Loire Valley Wines

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Henrik Blunck

Hi again. I simply had to share this link I discovered today on Loire Valley wines: http://www.thewinedoctor.com/regionalguides/loire.shtml Two wines I especially enjoy are the Chinon and Bourgueil. As WineDoctor admits these two domains are hard to distinguish one from the … Continue reading →

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