The weather was absolutely perfect, and our guide was incredibly personable, warm, and friendly. He even took great pictures of us along the way! The only slight downside was that our riding group was larger than expected due to another guide getti...
Weather, population and athletic tradition help explain it. For Olympic newbie sports like breaking, there’s a lot more at stake than medals Breaking, the newest Olympic sport, is trying to breakthrough on the biggest of stages. But will it satisfy the IOC’s desire for TV ratings an...
WrittenJuly 20, 2022 gatestemple 0contributions Disappointing tour We booked a half day city tour and half day Versailles tour. It did not meet our expectations. The tour guide was also the driver of the minivan. Although she was very friendly and knowledgeable, you can imagine ...
Paris 2024 highlights, Tuesday 30 July 2024 (Day 4) There are 14 sets of medals to be awarded on Day 4, including – should the weather and wave conditions allow – in surfing at Teahupo‘o in Tahiti (medal rounds from 2:12pm local time, 2:12am on 31 July...
Extreme weather threatens the water quality of the Seine and its ability to host a safe Olympic Games. Athletes, event organizers and team managers must cooperate to limit the health risk, uphold the integrity of this Olympic disc...
Singapore's Loh Kean Yewbegan hisOlympic Games Paris 2024campaign on a high note, winning his opening men's singles badminton group stage match againstJan Loudaon July 28. The 10th-seeded shuttler, determined to overcome the disappointment of his early exit fromTokyo 2020, dominated hisCzechoppon...
La Bourse is the old business district and has a relatively commercial feel. However, it is also home to Rue Montorgueil, a pedestrianized street that is a must-see for foodies. You can also visit some of Paris’s covered passages – shopping alleys that are covered by the weather and ar...
In the streets, quite a few people still wear masks, considering that they are no longer mandatory. As the hot weather moves in, there will probably be fewer masks in the streets. The attached photo shows people do occasionally wear masks outdoors.” ...
The years 2016, 2022, 2023 and now 2024 have all seen heavy rainfall during June and July. Cleaning up the Seine Local authorities have tried several strategies to improve the Seine’s water quality. The city’...
straight openings leading to the Seine were left in between the buildings to form wind tunnels carrying the fresh air near the river as far inland as possible. Temperatures this summer are expected to be warmer than normal,according to France’s national weather service,and there is widespread ...