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When public transportation becomes an open-air museum

1 measly Euro. That's how much it will cost you to get anywhere on a bus or tram in Nice: no matter if you're winding alongside the sea to Monaco or if you're just heading to the other side of town. 1 Euro for a ticket that's valid for 78...
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It’s never too late to start an art movement

Good news, everyone. It is still totally possible that I could become a world-famous painter and create a style that rocks the art world. OK, maybe not--anyone who has seen my crafting attempts knows that my "style" is just messy. But I was still...
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Live every day like a tourist

Right now, I'm lucky enough to be playing tourist and pretending to be a resident of Nice, France. The French Riviera is undoubtably a huge tourist destination, and I'm very grateful to have the opportunity to explore. However, before moving here,...
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Nice makes me smile with my heart

I’m positive I was instantly pegged as an American today because of the perma-smile on my face. While the near-perfect weather and brilliant sunshine put everyone in a good mood, I had a few more reasons to be très contente. First of all, I have...
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There’s no place like home

Leaving home is a bittersweet thing.  I love Northern California: boiling summers in Sacramento, playing the tourist in San Francisco, living down the street from the most famous start-up Internet companies in the world. Yet I'm looking forward to...
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