City highlight: Paris
Real Estate News:
The Rent Is Now Somewhat Less High in Paris
- Criteria they’re using: location, building age, number of rooms and being furnished/unfurnished.
- This is causing more landlord frustrations that you think it does.
- 30 percent of rental contracts have agreed to a lower rent – #win.
Au Naturale News:
Naked restaurant looks set to open up in Paris
- No confirmation or opening date yet, but still exciting.
- “Back to the start, no mobile phones, all natural, candles, and raw, organic food.”
- Is it cold food only? What if someone spills the candle wax? WHAT IF IT’S SIZZLING HOT FOOD?
Culture Clash News:
Pardon your French: Chinese tourists and a clash of cultures in Paris
- Paris is a hotspot for Chinese tourism. This means a lot of cultural clashes.
- “Xiè xie” means “Thank you” in Chinese.
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What’s Going On in Paris in August?
- **[Paris Plages (The Paris Beach)](http://next.paris.fr/english/visit/flagship-events/paris-plages/rub_8208_stand_34146_port_18969) – **Yes, the city has a beach!
Where? All around the Seine River
When? From 20 July to 4 September.
- **[Rock en Seine](http://www.rockenseine.com/en/) – **It’s baaaaack!
Where? Domaine national de Saint-Cloud
When? From 26 to 28 August 2016
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**Motivational Quote of The Week: **
“There is no elevator to success – you have to take the stairs.”
**Travel Bloggers We’re Currently Obsessed With: **
Check out Zhanna’s AMAZING Eiffel Tower photo – we want to be there too!
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Una foto publicada por Zhanna Tyulyukova (@zhanna_13tyulyukova) el 2 de Ago de 2016 a la(s) 6:13 PDT
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