2561. French Cruising Secrets: the River Marne
November 30, 2017
The River Marne has inspired artists, such as Cézanne and Pissarro, for years, and continues to inspire all who encounter it today. A barge holiday in France is an ideal way to experience the Marne’s rich history, as well as learn more about the feats of engineering which helped make it an important...
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2562. For the Love of Locks: A History of the Waterways
November 30, 2017
As barge cruise aficionados know, the canal system is an intricate and carefully balanced feat of engineering. The keystone that supports these waterways is the lock. Whether run by a lockkeeper, actioned by barge owners, or controlled automatically by computers, locks enable a barge cruise to move ...
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2563. Barge Types: Know Your Spitzen From Your Klippers
November 30, 2017
For a newcomer to the barge holiday, all barges may look alike. However, there are numerous types of vessels with distinct differences in their histories as well as designs. These models evolved over 200 years, adapting to changing conditions and technology. In Europe, canals – the home of barges – ...
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2564. A History of the Waterways: Barge Building in France
November 30, 2017
Though you may be a lover of barge holidays in France, how much do you actually know about the history of this mode of transportation? Although the waterways are now reserved for leisure activities, tourism and barge holidays, France once relied on the humble barge to maintain and grow its economy. ...
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2565. How to Go Green in Daily Business: A Case Study
November 29, 2017
Few industries have been affected more by the increasing awareness of our collective carbon-footprint and the rise of climate change than the transport and logistics industry. Armed with the right information, most exchange partners have already taken steps in the right direction to minimise their e...
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2566. Take the Snow by Storm: Must-Try Winter Sports for Dare Devils
November 27, 2017
For true die-hard adrenaline junkies, the winter months of cold and icy weather are not enough to contain them. The colder climes offer the perfect canvas for the creation of the best kind of dare-devil art. All that is required is a sense of adventure and nerves of steel to participate in these w...
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2567. Climb in Chamonix: A Mecca for Mountaineers
November 27, 2017
Chamonix is considered the Mecca of winter mountaineering. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned climber, the beautiful mountain peaks of this region will provide a challenging and exhilarating experience. Arm yourself with the best winter sports travel insurance ahead of time and then push yours...
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2568. Introduce Young Learners to the Opal Coast
November 24, 2017
For teachers planning a school trip to France, the more obvious choices such as Paris clearly hold a lot of appeal in terms of their depth of history, culture and accessibility. But they're not the only destinations worth considering: the beautiful Opal Coast, which encompasses the region from Picar...
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2569. Introduce Students to the Happiest Place on Earth
November 24, 2017
For children of any age, the opportunity to enter the fun-filled fantasy world of the "happiest place on earth" is irresistible. A Disneyland® Paris school trip offers an experience that's hard to match in terms of enjoyment, but for the teacher charged with its organisation, that can be tempered by...
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2570. Introducing Young Minds to Intriguing India
November 24, 2017
Planning a school trip brings with it more than the responsibility of administration and organisation. The challenge is on educators' shoulders to choose a destination that can engage young hearts and minds in such a way that deep and active learning can be achieved by virtue of their immersion in t...
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