francaise

Demonstrating cultural differences: why do the French strike?

The most recent rail and air strikes in France have left many a traveller with frustrated plans. If you've been unlucky enough to get caught out, you've probably been asking yourself: 'Why?!'. Well, it's complicated.

Interview: Randy Diaz, I am NOT a francophile - Installment #2

Randy is generous, has broad life experience and a fabulous sense of humour. Oh, and by the way he is also a 'foodie', French trained, but specializes in Southeast Asian and Indian cuisine. Randy provides very real restaurant reviews on his blog.