Driving through the tropical French paradise of New Caledonia
A road trip sur le Caillou requires more than just a knowledge of road rules to ensure an enjoyable journey. Read on for some tips for a happy and safe holiday.
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02, 2014
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12, 2013
Christmas in the French tropics
As an expat in the French tropical territory of New Caledonia, it’s clear that the Christmas ‘silly season’ of December here is quite different to my home country.
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12, 2013
French history in the tropics: World War Two
Many people know the story of World War II in Europe, but how much do we know about the war waged in the South Pacific? Learn more on French history.
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11, 2013
French music in the tropics
'La Fête de la Musique de la Province Nord' music festival brought an exciting night of drumming, reggae, and funk in the French territory of New Caledonia.
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10, 2013
The French tropics all a-twitter
Discover the Parc Zoologique et Forestier Michel-Corbasson in Nouméa.
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09, 2013
France in your corner of the world
What does France mean to you? How do you Frenchify your life where you live?
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08, 2013
Dengue fever: la petite menace of a French tropical territory
Despite the presence of dengue fever, New Caledonia is a wonderful place to live and visit. Remember to protect yourself, and most of all, go directly to a doctor if you are unwell and think there is a chance you may have been infected.
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07, 2013
The views of a tropical French city: Noumea’s colonial lookouts
Each of these vantage points offers a unique perspective of the city and beyond. From brilliant scenes of bays and distant reefs, to the city itself and a background of mountain ranges, these sites are beautiful places to learn more about Nouméa.
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06, 2013
Churches of the French tropics: a story of charm and history
Europe may have les grands monuments, but Nouvelle Caledonie presents French history - among tropical beauty! Here we look at the most beautiful and historically significant churches this French territory has to offer.
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04, 2013
Cyclone season in a tropical French territory
Trolleys were laden with bottles of water, canned food, candles and curiously, toilet paper. I took the two last bottles of water, found batteries and some of the last boxes of candles. I silently vowed to be more proactive for the next cyclone warning.
