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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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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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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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.
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03, 2013
Bonjour et au revoir: expat friendship in tropical France
It’s continual, sporadic ‘friend cycling’ – people thrown together due to a common circumstance in a foreign land, only to depart when contracts expire. There is currently a revolving expat door through the Province Nord of New Caledonia.
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01, 2013
Roadside shopping in the French tropics
Having lived the expat life in New Caledonia for several months, I’ve discovered that the style of ‘shopping’ in this little French territory is far removed from that of my former life in Australia.
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12, 2012
Finding inspiration for a French tropical garden
In the tropical climate of the French territory of New Caledonia, gardening can be challenging. But when I visit the Salon de l’horticulture, I realise the steamy tropical weather is perfect for growing some very beautiful and interesting plants.
