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k&k tourist tips 82 -
paris picnicking places part 4 : jardin de luxembourg

We continue our series of ideal places to picnic in Paris in show 82 with the stunning Jardin de Luxembourg.







k&k tourist tips 67 : French gastronomy guide - restaurants, before you go in

In show 67 we give you hints about the things to look for on a menu outside of a restaurant in France, including the formule de midi (fixed price menu, set menu) and the plat du jour (daily special).







k&k tourist tips 66 -
paris picnicking places part 3 :
Champ de Mars

With picnicking weather upon us, we tell you about another one of our favourite picnicking places in Paris in show 66 : the Champ de Mars, under the Eiffel Tower.







k&k tourist tips 50 -
try it, you might like it

Wherever you travel you'll encounter strange and unusual foodstuffs which might wig you out a little to begin with... but in show 50 we tell you why we think it's worth stepping out of your comfort zone and taking a bite!







k&k tourist tips 38 - the rhythm of life

We talk about the way that days unfold in France in show 38 - from the time it takes to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, to the opening times for bakeries, restaurants and supermarkets - and how important all these details are when you're travelling around France.







k&k tourist tips 34 -
cheap eats

Find out how and where to get great food in France on a budget with our tips in show 34!







k&k tourist tips 28 -
tips on tipping

To tip or not to tip (in France), that is the question! And we answer it in show 28!







k&k tourist tips 7 -
ask and you shall receive... the bill

In show 7, we talk about how you have to ask for the bill at the end of the meal, the waiters won't just assume you're ready to go and bring it over for you. We also cover a couple of other interesting topics related to eating in restaurants in France : how to ask for the bill, "ownership" of the table, and the dining experience in general.







k&k tourist tips 4 -
water water everywhere and lots of drops to drink

We try to dispel some myths in show 4, when we have a chat about whether you can drink the water in Paris.







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