This is for fun, so please don't think I'm going to live somewhere I've never even visited before. But I am looking for some ideas (for vacation or living).
I am an American, but I want to live in Europe. I work in computer networking, and would like to keep a job in it wherever I go. I don't want to live in a huge city like London, Paris, Milan, etc, but someplace that's only a half a million people or so would be fun. I'd also like a place that's not insanely expensive, as I'd like to be able to buy my own apartment, home, or loft (whatever there may be).
I don't like weather below freezing, and I don't like weather above 35 or so. I won't have any friends when I get there, so a place where people are open and friendly to outsiders would be great.
Finally, I want to go where the women are beautiful (like you English and Irish ladies 
) and where the men are ugly (so I can stand a chance with the women… ha ha ha)!!
Any fun or serious suggestions are welcome. Thank you!!
Sophia-Antipolis, France = south of France, lots of tech employers, warm weather, Brigitte Bardot girls on the beaches…
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1) do you like this song the way you make me feel?
2) Ne-yo or Usher?
3) Audrey Hepburn or Twiggy?who’s style is better?
4) sexy can I by Ray J or love in this club by Usher?
5) PYT by MJ or touch my body by Mariah Carey?
6) get it by Stevie Wonder or this will be by Natalie Cole?
7) you tube or myspace?
8.) MTV or mtv2
9) vh1 or vh1 classics?
10) 1980s or 1990s?
11) eBay or Amazon.com?
12) Sheryl Crow on Bad tour or Tatiana Thumbtzen on the Bad tour the original girl who kissed MJ?
13) Vogue or Seventeen?
14) ask.com or yahoo answers?
15.) Jermaine Jackson or Michael Jackson music wise?
16.) somebody’s watching me by Rockwell or New Edition cool it now?
17) The Hills or American Idol?
18) A Different World? or The Cosby Show?
19) music videos or reality shows?
20) The Dark Night or Mama mia?
21) cds or mp3’s?
22) cash or credit cards?
23) apartment or house?
24) tall or short?
25) make up or none?
26) Johnny Depp or Channing Tatum?
27) step up or step up 2?
28)Gwen Stefani or Madonna?
29) Shanice I love your smile or Samantha Jade if I left him?
30) The Fresh Prince or In living color?
31) Vacation spot Paris or Italy?
32) Book or Movie?
33) guy with money or guy who is hot?
34) The Jackson’s song body or The Jackson’s song state of shock?
35) Disturbia by Rhianna or Thriller Mj?
36) heels or flats?
37) Dillards or Express?
38) flared jeans or skinny jeans?
39) cookies or cake?
40) Club or Cafe?
1.is that a old hits 2.i like both[how did you know],3.is Audrey still here,twiggy who from top model .4. Thats a tough one,let me say Ray J,this time 5..Mariah Carey thats my girl 6,.Pass,next question 7.i dont know,8.mtv2,9.vh1 10.1980 11.,ebay12.,what did you say13.,both14.yahoo 15.,michael[i would like to say hello to all the girls in the audience],wow that’s when michael was michael 16 .New Edition-Mr.Telephone man,there is something wrong with my line,when i dial my babys number i hear a click everytime,Ronnie,bobby,………..[wow thats memories]17.American idol,18,both 19.,both,20.Pass 21,cds 22,wish i had both23.,house24.,tall,tall,25.a little make up,26.who,27.step up,28.Gwen,29 where30,both[i remember watching Will all the time and Carlton always dancing,jamie fox dressing up as a girl the thing he use to do with his lips,wow 31,Paris32.,once upon a time books now movies are easier,33.you are so funny both,34.Jackson five,35.Rhianna,36.Depends on the ocassion,37 Express,38.Jeans,39.Cake,oh my tooth will hurt later 40.,Club[sweet memories]
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Hi=) My family and I are now renting an apartment in the Montmarte neighborhood for vacation this Winter? Any tips about the neighborhood (cafes, shops, things to do, etc) ?
Also does anyone know where the big celebration for new years is in paris? is there a parade in the Champs elysees during the daytime and fireworks at the eiffel tower at night?
Thanks!
Why don't you have a look at http://paris.c-lafrance.com/ to get tips and clues for your visit ?
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This is a brief video of the street and balcony view at the rue de Ecole Polytechnique 5th floor rental apartment, narrated by Gail Burns of Paris Sleeps.
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Gail Burns of Paris Sleeps narrates this brief tour of the rooms of the rue de Ecole Polytechnique 5th floor rental apartment in Paris, France.
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On vacation in Paris, Amsterdam and London, the apartments we rented had no window screens, yet there were fewer bugs in the apartment than we'd expect at home. Are the flies differenet, do they not like to go indoors?
…cause they have shutters instead
but doesn't mean you need to open every one of them.
you can get screens, they do exist
bugs exist too, they enter homes in Europe too!
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I am going to paris with 3 friends in May. So far we have an apartment we are renting for a week. I am having trouble putting together a budget for food and attractions.We are young and very excited to really get out there and do alot but we want to do it as cheap as possible. What is a good amount of money to budget for a week of food and attractions? Our apt does have a kitchin so we will buy food from the supermarket to cut the price.
Paris is actually one of the least expensive major European cities.
You'll find that walking is the best way to get many places and the Metro is simple to navigate and inexpensive to use. Late at night when the Metro doesn't run there is a system of special night buses. However, taxis are also relatively inexpensive. Paris is a very compact city and the areas that visitors are interested in can be found in a fairly small area on either side of the Seine (which bisects the city).
Eating is one of the great pleasures to be had in Paris and you shouldn't be afraid to explore and experiment. while it's possible to spend vast amounts of money on three star rated restaurants, you'll also find that even modest little neighborhood cafes can turn out food that will thrill and amaze you.
Try to avoid anyplace that makes a point of advertising that they speak English or have English menus. Seek out places away from the main tourist spots.
In most cafes you'll see a chalkboard with the day's specials. these are almost always very good value for money. Even if you can't speak a word of French just point to something on the board. The worst that can happen is that you'll have a very funny story to tell your friends at home about how you ordered pig's feet or sheep's head.
Take advantage of the many street stands selling crepes, gyros, or sandwiches. A crepe with ham and cheese (jambon et fromage) makes a nice light lunch.
There are also a lot of little shops selling sandwiches, mini-pizzas, and quiches. There's an excellent chain called "Nils" which sells Scandinavian type sandwiches. Highly recommended.
But don't skip real sit down restaurant meals. There are a lot of places where you can eat for quite reasonable prices. Here are a couple of restaurant websites. Check out the menus so you have an idea of what prices are like:
http://www.restaurant-chartier.com/www/visit/atable.php
Chartier is a classic cheap eat that was originally a soup kitchen for workingmen.
http://www.lecoupechou.com/Three-Menus-22-,-25-and-32-_a96.html?PHPSESSID=17d8ae5ee71ea0e209cf3313d06d8e58
La coupe Chou is a well known place in the Latin Quarter.
Please notice the use of the word "menu." In France, this word means "fixed price meals" or "specials." What Americans call a menu is called "La Carte" in French.
Going out at night can be a bit pricey. You'll find that many clubs have an entrance fee that includes the first drink. Americans, who are used to doing their drinking out and downing a half dozen drinks at one place will be surprised to see that many people in France nurse that first drink. A check of the prices will give you good reason to emulate them.
Of course, there are some great free things to do at night. Check out the website of the city of Paris which lists some special events. http://www.v1.paris.fr/EN/
My personal recommendation is for a bar called Aux Trois Mailletz at 56 rue Galande in the 5th arr. Its casual, friendly and with people of all ages. There's a piano bar on the main floor and various singers. Its a really pleasant place. If you go there look for a tall Franco-African with a shaved head who sings opera called Yves. (he knows where the good parties are). And there are several old guys who hang out at the tiny bar who are actually Greek. Strike up a conversation an (assuming all three of you are young ladies) and I bet they'll buy you a drink. (Don't worry…they're harmless).
Anyway, the bottom line is that you should be able to get by very comfortably for something like $100 a day per person and can easily reduce that to as little as $40 a day.
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