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Why is Paris so Special?

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Paris, the capital of France, is one of the most famous cities in the world. Known as the "City of Light," Paris is special for many reasons. Let's explore why this city captures the hearts of millions of people each year.

Rich History and Culture

Paris has a long and fascinating history that goes back over 2,000 years. This city has been the center of important events in Europe and has influenced art, politics, and culture worldwide. Walking through Paris feels like stepping back in time, with many historic buildings and landmarks telling the stories of the past.

Iconic Landmarks

One of the most famous landmarks in Paris is the Eiffel Tower. Built in 1889, this iron tower stands tall and proud, offering breathtaking views of the city. Another iconic site is the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that has stood for centuries. The Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa, is the world's largest art museum and a must-visit for art lovers.

Romantic Atmosphere

Paris is often called the most romantic city in the world. Its charming streets, beautiful gardens, and cozy cafes create a perfect setting for romance. Couples love to stroll along the Seine River, enjoy a picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens, or share a meal at a candlelit restaurant.

Delicious Food

French cuisine is famous around the globe, and Paris is the best place to experience it. From freshly baked croissants to exquisite pastries and gourmet dishes, the food in Paris is a delight for the senses. The city is filled with bakeries, cafes, and restaurants offering a wide variety of delicious treats.

Fashion and Shopping

Paris is known as the fashion capital of the world. Many top designers and brands, such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Dior, are based here. The city hosts Paris Fashion Week, attracting fashion enthusiasts from all over the world. Shopping in Paris is a unique experience, with elegant boutiques, large department stores, and charming street markets.

Artistic Inspiration

Paris has been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and musicians for centuries. Famous artists like Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh lived and worked in Paris, and their masterpieces can be seen in the city's many art galleries and museums. The city's vibrant art scene continues to thrive today, making it a haven for creativity.

Beautiful Architecture

The architecture in Paris is stunning. From the grand Haussmannian buildings to the modern glass pyramids of the Louvre, the city's architecture blends old and new in a harmonious way. Walking through the streets of Paris, you can see beautiful facades, intricate balconies, and elegant bridges that add to the city's charm.

Festivals and Events

Paris hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year. From the lively Bastille Day celebrations to the enchanting Christmas markets, there's always something exciting happening in the city. These events bring people together and add to the vibrant atmosphere of Paris.

Easy to Explore

Paris is a city that's easy to explore. Its efficient public transportation system, including the metro and buses, makes it simple to get around. Many of the city's attractions are within walking distance of each other, allowing visitors to discover its beauty at their own pace.

Friendly People

Parisians are known for their love of life and welcoming nature. While it’s true that French people take pride in their language and culture, they are generally friendly and helpful to tourists. A little effort to speak French, even just a few basic phrases, can go a long way in making connections and experiencing the local hospitality.

In conclusion, Paris is special because it offers a unique blend of history, culture, romance, and beauty. Its iconic landmarks, delicious food, artistic inspiration, and vibrant atmosphere make it a city. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to explore more, Paris always has something magical to offer.

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Top 10 Best France Tour Operators in Delhi India

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Top 10 Best France Tour Operators in Delhi India

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10 Amazing Benefits of Travelling

Travelling offers numerous benefits that enrich our lives in various ways. Here are some of the key benefits of travelling:

These are top 10 benefits of travelling

·  Cultural Understanding: Travelling allows you to experience different cultures, traditions, and lifestyles firsthand. It broadens your perspective and promotes cultural understanding and tolerance.

·  Personal Growth: Travelling pushes you out of your comfort zone and challenges you to adapt to new environments. It enhances your problem-solving skills, independence, and self-confidence, fostering personal growth and development.

·   Education and Learning: Exploring new places exposes you to historical sites, museums, art, architecture, and natural wonders. It provides an educational experience that goes beyond books and classrooms, offering practical knowledge and a deeper understanding of the world.

·  Expanded Horizons: By venturing beyond familiar surroundings, you open yourself up to new ideas, perspectives, and possibilities. Travelling helps broaden your horizons, enabling you to think more creatively and see the world from different angles.

·  Enhanced Social Skills: Interacting with people from diverse backgrounds while travelling enhances your social skills and cultural sensitivity. It helps develop communication, adaptability, and interpersonal skills, making it easier to connect with others.

·  Stress Reduction: Travelling can be a great stress reliever. It offers a break from daily routines, work pressures, and responsibilities. Being in new environments and engaging in enjoyable activities during travel can help reduce stress levels and improve overall well-being.

·  Adventure and Excitement: Travelling provides opportunities for thrilling adventures and exciting experiences. Whether it's hiking in a scenic landscape, exploring a vibrant city, or engaging in water sports, travel can bring a sense of excitement and a zest for life.

·  Memories and Experiences: Travelling creates lasting memories and experiences that stay with you for a lifetime. The joy of discovering new places, trying new cuisines, meeting interesting people, and engaging in unique activities adds richness and depth to your life.

· Self-Reflection and Introspection: Travelling allows you time for self-reflection and introspection. It offers an opportunity to disconnect from your daily routine, gain clarity, and introspect on your goals, values, and aspirations.

· Appreciation of Diversity: Experiencing different cultures and ways of life fosters appreciation and respect for diversity. It helps break down stereotypes, promote empathy, and develop a greater understanding of the world's interconnectedness.

Overall, travelling opens doors to new experiences, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. It broadens our perspectives, nurtures our curiosity, and contributes to a more fulfilling and well-rounded life.

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Astro obs part 9

🐌 The planets in your 12th house indicate your sleeping style:

Sun in 12th house - their sleep schedule is extremely messed up; for them, daylight hours = nighttime hours and vice versa, so they have trouble being themselves during the day; their true self comes out at night

Moon in 12th house - goes to sleep very late; full moons have a special effect on these people; their intuition is more clear at night; as kids, they probably slept a lot with their mother

Mercury in 12th house - loves texting/calling people late at night; they might journal their thoughts before sleep because they overthink a lot and it helps to clear their mind or maybe they just like to relax by reading a book at night

Venus in 12th house - cares a lot about getting their "beauty sleep"; sleeps with sleep masks on, buys expensive bed lingerie, skincare night routine might be very important; loves sleeping in general lmao

Mars in 12th house - enjoys working out before going to sleep, can go to sleep angry because they tend to get into conflict more at night than during the day

I have Uranus in 12th house and i can be both a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper, depending on where i am. For example, when i'm traveling, during the first night i wake up several times, but from the second night on i sleep like a baby lmao. Another thing would be that i can't sleep in a quiet car but i don't have any problem sleeping during a thunderstorm

🐌 Mars in fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sag) and Mars in 3rd house individuals love riding motorbikess

🐌 While Mars in 9th house peeps would probably love to go on a world tour on their motorbike. The sign ruling their 9th house represents the countries they would love to visit (i'm aware that some of these can only be visited by plane, take it with a grain of salt): 

♈ in 9th house: Ireland, Poland, Japan, Zimbabwe

♉ in 9th house: Cuba, Paraguay, South Africa, East Timor

♊ in 9th house: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Montenegro

♋ in 9th house: Canada, USA, Bahamas, Argentina, Slovenia, Madagascar

♌ in 9th house: Hawaii, France, Italy, The Netherlands, India, South Korea, Peru, Bolivia

♍ in 9th house: Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Vietnam

♎ in 9th house: Belgium, Portugal, China, Equatorial Guinea, Lesotho

♏ in 9th house: Panama, Spain, Turkey, Arab countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE), Palestine, Lebanon

♐ in 9th house: Finland, Lithuania, Romania, Tanzania, Thailand

♑ in 9th house: UK, Germany, Czech Republic, Australia, Camerun

♒ in 9th house: Greece, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka

♓ in 9th house: Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Mauritius, Saint Lucia

🐌 I have a feeling Pisces Suns like to spend their time in a garage lmao. Mostly because their opposing sign, Virgo, would hate to spend time in a garage due to how dirty it can get.

🐌As a 7th house Sun who's been in love for almost a year now (haha, are we surprised, ofcours not; i'm not even in a relationship with him but ugh we're so perfect for each other), i realised that Sun in 7th house people tend to behave differently with their partner when they're in a healthy relationship vs when they're in a toxic one

Sun in 7th house in:

♈ Aries in a healthy relationship: empowers their partner, knows how to balance me time vs us time in a healthy manner, encourages their partner to take safe risks

♈ Aries in an unhealthy relationship: impulsive, impatient, selfish, dismisses their partner's feelings, often controlled by rage, prone to abusing their partner

♉ Taurus in a healthy relationship: veryyy generous (their love language is gift giving), accommodating to their partner's wants and needs, cooks for their partner

♉ Taurus in an unhealthy relationship: stubborn af, hard to please, focused more on the material gain from their partner rather than the love they share

♊ Gemini in a healthy relationship: curious, always lightens the mood of their partner by cracking up tons of jokes or telling them funny stories, knows that communication is key to everything so they're not afraid to discuss serious topics, teaches their partner a lot of random stuff

♊ Gemini in an unhealthy relationship: superficial, doesn't have a problem moving on from their partner to another person in a matter of seconds, if they're still in school/college, then they prioritize studying over their partner

♋ Cancer in a healthy relationship: nurturing, knows how to balance babying their partner vs being babied by their partner, emotionally vulnerable, feels safe enough to present their partner to their family early on in the relationship

♋ Cancer in a unhealthy relationship: if they don't trust their partner, they tend to become emotionally closed off to hide their deep sadness; defensive, but if their partner attackes them, then they'll hide, worries excessively, avoids presenting their partner to their family

♌ Leo in a healthy relationship: treats their partner like the king/queen they are, keeps their ego in check so it doesn't interfere with the relationship, if they've got artistic talents (music, acting, art etc.), they'll show their love for their partner by performing in front of them

♌ Leo in an unhealthy relationship: egocentric, shows off their partner/relationship too much out of pride, often feels entitled in the relationship and wants to be put on a pedestal by their partner

♍ Virgo in a healthy relationship: selfless to a healthy degree, remembers every lil detail from every casual conversations with their partner just to please them, remembers every important date and plans ahead for it, takes care of their partner when they're sick

♍ Virgo in a unhealthy relationship: critical, overfixates on past hurts and mistakes that their partner made in the relationship (often times their partner doesn't even remember those things because they're usually not that serious), loves their pets more than their partner

♎ Libra in a healthy relationship: romantic, charismatic, truly values their partner and the relationship with them, acts fair in the relationship, teaches their partner lovingly about the importance of honesty, truth and a healthy give and take dynamic in a relationship

♎ Libra in an unhealthy relationship: doesn't prioritize the relationship; instead, they flirt with others despite being in a relationship, emotionally detached, cold and calculated in their current relationship

♏ Scorpio in a healthy relationship: loyal, loves their partner deeply and intensely, but without suffocating them, keeps their partner's secrets like they're a locked safe box with no public access

♏ Scorpio in an unhealthy relationship: obsessive, manipulative, seeks to dominate their partner, displays stalkish behaviour in the relationship, liar

♐ Sagittarius in a healthy relationship: exposes their partner to various cultures, belief systems and philosophies to expand their mind and form their own opinion on certain topics, loves freely but is still able to maintain a long-term relationship, improves their partner's mood, usually brings an element of surprise and excitement to the relationship

♐ Sagittarius in an unhealthy relationship: travels in order to avoid dealing with their partner, parties a bit too much, doesn't take the relationship seriously

♑ Capricorn in a healthy relationship: loves their partner in a mature, serious and secure manner, doesn't shy away from improving their partner's social status and/or career if they can, discusses plans for the future (getting married, having kids, adopting pets, buying a house) with their partner early on in the relationship, they make time for their partner, despite the fact that they're busy most of the time

♑ Capricorn in an unhealthy relationship: displays no emotions or physical affection in the relationship, has a hard time communicating their thoughts with their partner, settles in a relationship for the wrong reasons (money/kids/safety/"i'm getting old and i need to have my life established"), prioritizes work/career over their partner

♒ Aquarius in a healthy relationship: flexible, makes their partner's dreams and aspirations come true (whether they're related to the relationship or not), has got a very open-minded attitude towards their partner's opinions, lifestyle and identity, takes the time to become friends firsts with their future partner because they value a relationship built on solid foundation (often times their partner is also their best friend), knows how to balance couple time vs time with friends

♒ Aquarius in an unhealthy relationship: displays wishy-washy behaviour, emotionally detached, prioritizes their friends over their partner, seeks online validation from strangers and acquaintances to fulfill their needs

♓ Pisces in a healthy relationship: sensitive to their partner's emotions, knows how to balance wearing their heart on their sleeve vs hiding their emotions in unfavourable circumstances, always honest with their partner

♓ Pisces in an unhealthy relationship: prone to drown their relationship problems and sorrows in alcohol, drugs and meds for mental health issues, runs away from problems instead of dealing with them with their partner, displays dishonesty to a fault, prone to self-sabotage

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demon brothers + dateables as destinations in the human world

✎ a/n: these are my opinions! i'm south and west asian, so i am most knowlegeable about those countries, please correct me if i've said anything incorrect!

LUCIFER

new york city, usa. he likes the cold, industrial corporate feel of nyc. it helps him avoid his feelings.

anywhere in germany. he likes their no-nonsense culture and unspoken social rules.

MAMMON

las vegas, nevada, usa. he always begs mc to take him there. the flashy lights and casinos are right up his alley.

dubai, uae. he loves the luxurious feel of it, and how its the center of celebrity gatherings, vacations, and parties.

LEVIATHAN

tokyo, japan (especially the akihabara/electronic district). he's always updated on pop culture and the newest technology/games.

seychelles island, africa. he likes swimming, but not socializing on the beach. that's why he likes isolated islands.

SATAN

london, england. he's interested in their medival history and seeing the places that inspired novels like harry potter and the sherlock holmes franchise.

cat island in japan, or any mediterranean country where cats freely roam.

ASMODEUS

paris, france. he'd love paris fashion week. he also just seems french to me, idk.

seoul, south korea. he'd adore seoul's culture, everything from the modern sappy kdramas to traditional dresses, like hanbok. he would bring an empty suitcase to stuff it with beauty products.

BEELZEBUB

mumbai, india. this metropolitan city in india offers so many different kinds of food. he would love to eat his way through the city, if not the entire country.

every city in mexico. he'd try the regional cuisine, but also hang out at the beach with his brothers and mc (so cute).

BELPHEGOR

cairo, egypt. he was once fascinated with humans, and often watched them build civilizations from heaven when he was an angel. he would enjoy the historical wonders of egypt.

reykjavic, iceland. idk why he just gives me iceland vibes. life there can be slow and cold, and it often gets less light than other countries.

DIAVOLO

transylvania, romania. he loves its breathtaking castles and culture, and is intrigued with all the pop culture references of vampires.

petra, jordan. this is a significant place in abrahamic religions, known for being haunted by demons, or jinn. diavolo would be fascinated by this history, whether its actually haunted or not. i know he'd eat up those scary ghost tours (insert fic about that here) and even probably try and scare a few tourist groups, despite barbatos advising him against it.

BARBATOS

istanbul, turkiye. istanbul has well-maintained structures from the byzantine empire, the ottoman empire, and even "newer and hip" neighborhoods. barbatos, being able to see the past and future, would appreciate the blend of it all here, like he's walking through time.

kathmandu, nepal. he'd enjoy the peace of monasteries and mountains, which are as old as the earth itself.

SIMEON

tuscany, italy. he'd enjoy the vast fields, heavenly sunsets, small towns and historic churches. he would find tuscany a peaceful place to write, but appreciates the community feel of small italian towns. would definitely be so friendly he'd get invited to eat dinner at a random family's house.

thessaloniki, greece. he would absolutely love seeing all the greek orthodox churches there, with their blue and white colors and dome roofs. he is just amused to see the religious structures humans have created. he'd also probably be interested in greek mythology, even though he's an angel.

LUKE

cape town, south africa. he would be so excited to see penguins at the beach and would enjoy the burst of color south africa offers. he'd also enjoy the modern bakeries and desserts in south africa.

lyon, france. the country is known for desserts. luke would probably take a baking class there to learn how to bake more things.

SOLOMON

salem, or just any small town in massachusetts. as a sorcerer, he's intrigued with their history of "witch hunting" and the paranormal.

lalibela, ethiopia. being old, he's intrigued with how ancient cities like lalibela have changed since biblical times. he also probably enjoys learning about different cultural practices and what they have in common with his sorcery. he also wants to learn how to cook more dishes from different countries, but fails miserably

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On 10 February 1973, Princess Anne visited Asmara War Cemetery, Eritrea, during a two-week tour of what was then Ethiopia and The Sudan. 

In 2004, Princess Anne visited Malta to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the island’s independence. During her trip, she visited the CWGC’s Malta Memorial, Floriana, where she laid a wreath and paid tribute to the nearly 2,300 airmen who lost their lives during the Second World War. 

The Princess Royal was the guest of honour as they opened The CWGC Visitor Centre in France. The princess took a tour of their new site, seeing the hard work of their teams and meeting some of the key staff involved in bringing the visitors centre to life, in 2019.

Princess Anne visited Etaples Military Cemetery in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of King George V’s ‘King’s Pilgrimage’, in 2022.

Madra's War Cemetery, India, 1985.

Khartoum War Cemetery, Sudan, 1985.

Fajara War Cemetery, Gambia, 1990.

Sai Wan War Cemetery, 1997.

Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery and Memorial, Papua New Guinea, 2005.

Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore, 2005.

Simon's town (Dido Valley) Cemetery, South Africa, 2012.

Jawatte Cemetery, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2024.

The Commission’s Headquarters, Berkshire, 2024.

Princess Anne, President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission ✨

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Travel Mishaps

The hero was a travel enthusiast before they got tangled up in the web of justice and lies. If they were honest with themselves, they absolutely despised the Agency of Protection and Order.

They would have loved to travel the place, eat delicious food and partake in the scandalous tango. They even had rich parents for God's sake. They would have happily accepted the title of a nepo baby but their father wanted them to serve the country.

Sometimes the hero thinks that they are much more suited to be a villain than a hero.

Getting irritated at their own thoughts, they decided to focus on the splendid sight around them. India was a country where they were sure not to bump into their colleagues or that awful Villain. Their trip to Italy and France had been marred due to the continuous jabbering of the villain who was there to "attend a friend's wedding which had been canceled at the last moment". How does a villain even come up with such terrible lies?

"We should move to the next spot before sunset. If we don't leave now we won't be able to get a good spot to witness the sunset." Vikram, the hero's tour guide truly had been a huge help during the trip.

"Yes, of course"

The hero turned suddenly when they felt something touch their pant pocket. Vikram and many others had warned them about pick-pockets in the crowded areas and it seems that at last, they had caught someone trying to steal.

"Oh no, Hero, you've caught me here too. Won't you spare me and let me go or will you punish me in the holy land of India?"

Hero turned to see the familiar devious smile on that godforsaken face.

"I will seriously cry out of frustration now. What are you doing here?"

The villain laughed like a stupid jackal. "Now, now don't cry, I'm rather fond of your smile."

"Why can't you give me a break?" The hero looked at the exposed part of villain's chest peeking through his unbuttoned shirt. Of course thinking about how nice a knife would look like in it, nothing else.

"Nah, too boring without you, let's continue the tour together shall we? Vikram bhaiyya( brother) let's go to the next location and don't worry I'm a special friend." The villain shamelessly winked back at the Hero and escorted the tour guide to an auto.

The path to becoming a villain was becoming clearer to Hero and the person who would help kickstart their career was right in front of them.

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Anonymous asked: Of all the many languages you speak which is your weakest one? Do you use those languages?

It’s privilege to learn any language that isn’t your mother tongue. As Ludwig Wittgenstein correctly observed, “The limits of my language means the limits of my world”. If English is our native tongue we put ourselves at a disadvantage because we expect every other nationality to take the trouble to speak it. There seems no incentive to learn a foreign language. We become lazy not just in language but also in other ways including our cultural enrichment, our imagination, and a misplaced sense of our self-importance in the world.

Of the European languages I know, I probably think German would be my weakest. When I was in school in Switzerland you’re brought up in three languages: French, Italian, and German (even if the Swiss speak Swiss German). When I say weakest I mean I can converse fluently, but I don’t have time to read German literature in the same immersive way I would say with French literature or take any special interest in German affairs.

I would say I’m fairly fluent in French now but still prone to silly mistakes. I’ve been told that I can speak without an accent and that is heart warming to know, because that was always the goal once I moved here to France. I don’t really use French in my work as it’s a multi-national entity and so English is the default language of corporate world, but I’m speaking French pretty much the rest of the time outside of work.

I was extremely fortunate to be born into a multi-lingual family where Norwegian and English were spoken from birth. All my siblings were being versed in Latin (not Greek which came years later after doing Classics at university) by the time I was 8 or 9 years old because my father was a classicist and he felt Latin was the building blocks to mastering other languages.

All this occurring whilst we moved lived and moved around a lot in the world such as China, Japan, India, and the Middle East. When I was initially sent to one of the first of my English girls boarding schools I was horrified that most of the girls only spoke English. I thought I was the stupid one for only knowing 6. Boarding school, if nothing else, gave me a great privilege to hone in on the languages I did know and start to learn others.

My parents didn’t take the easy way out and put us children in international schools like all the other expat children. That would have been too easy given how tight knit the British expatriate community was out there. Instead we were left to sink or swim in local schools in places like Tokyo and Kyoto in Japan or Shanghai in China or in Delhi, India. It was a struggle but you soon find your feet and you stumble towards some basic level of fluency.

I’m fortunate that before Covid my corporate work took me often to the Far East and it was a great opportunity to hone what I already knew. The result is I can converse and take business meetings in Chinese and Japanese (though English gets thrown into the mix too).

I would say Chinese is more of a struggle for me these days because I’ve not been back since before the Covid lockdown in 2020. Chinese is one of those languages that can easily melt away if you don’t get the chance to converse in it on a regular basis. Japanese less so, probably because the culture had more profound impact on me than Chinese culture.

Hindi is less of an issue because I have close Indian friends and also I watch Bollywood movies as well as converse with Indian immigrants here in Paris who have local stores. Urdu I learned through the backdoor because Urdu has a spoken affinity with Hindi (if you know Hindi then you know spoken Urdu, more or less, especially in Northern India and cities like Delhi where Urdu was born in the burnt ashes of Mughal India). Reading is another matter because they each use different scripts - Sanskrit for Hindi and Arabic and Persian script for Urdu.

Strangely enough when I was doing my tour in Afghanistan years ago with the British army, I would speak Urdu with local Afghans who served as official translators or were selling goods on the base. These Afghans knew Urdu because an entire generation of Afghan boys and girls grew up in refugee camps on the Pakistani border during the different phases of the Afghan war. I have very fond memories of their friendship and hospitality, but less so of the war itself. 

With Arabic, it had lapsed woefully until I did a posting in Dubai in the past year (as catalogued in my blog) and I found myself suddenly remembering a lot and asking Arab friends. Soon I was able to hold my own amongst my colleagues and corporate clients. In these cultures it’s really hard to stay focused because so many of them speak very good English. So it’s hard to get them to stick with their own language because you want to learn from them - but they want to show off their English proficiency - and so you have to be polite but persistent to stick with Arabic.  

If you’re learning a new language then I hope you stick with it. There’s almost nothing more rewarding in your life than the disocovery a rich culture through language. The key is to find a way to make it fun rather than a trip to the dentist chair for a root canal operation.

Thanks for your question.

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Top 10 Best France Tour Operators in Delhi India

Top 10 Best France Tour Operators in Delhi India

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