Navigo Easy and Navigo Liberté+ for Paris
After sticking to magnet-stripe paper tickets for a long time; Paris now introduces smart travel cards for “normal” travellers.
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Studio Ghibli’s Anime now on Netflix
Want to stay home in these days of Coronavirus-related closures? Netflix has struck a deal to release Studio Ghibli’s anime works.
Avoid: New “Welcome” Suica in Tokyo
There is a new “Welcome Suica” card for public transport in Tokyo. Here is why it may be a bad idea for you.
Alma Chimney Cake Factory
We didn’t know it until now, but the venerable Kürtőskalács, or “chimney cake”, may be the up and coming cake trend.
December 2019 Paris strike info
Since December 5th, the French are on strike against president Macron’s proposed pension reform.
Patisserie Tomo
Patisserie Tomo is another “french-japanese” pastry shop, specializing in freshly made dorayaki – these are japanese pancake-like sweets, traditionally filled with adzuki red bean paste. They are also, apparently, Doraemon’s favorite treat.