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The "Nordic Diet" goes mainstream in Denmark

by John Laurenson
Feb 13, 2019
The "Nordic Diet" is a way of eating that gourmet chefs in Scandinavia started championing about 15 years ago.
The "Nordic Diet," made popular by Scandinavian chefs, consists of whole grains, berries and vegetables like celeriac.
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Rosé is becoming a year-round trend

by John Laurenson
Aug 20, 2018
Rosé wine was long dismissed by wine buffs as cheap and cheerful. But the popularity of rosé is surging in the United States, where sales doubled in 2017. The biggest rosé region is in Provence, France. The French still tend to drink rosé in summer but a survey by United Kingdom-based consultancy Wine Intelligence says most […]
Rosé: You can drink it past Labor Day.
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Amsterdam moves to curb disruptive tourism

by John Laurenson
May 28, 2018
While the city of Amsterdam only has a population of around 850,000 people, it gets around 18 million visitors each year. That has consequences for the quality of life of the people who live there. To curb the worst effects for local people the city authorities are adopting some new measures, like limiting the number of days […]
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Norway offers incentives to push its residents to buy electric cars

by John Laurenson
Mar 21, 2018
Norway says it will stop selling gas and diesel cars altogether by 2025.
Go Ultra Low Nissan LEAF on charge on a London street.
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France debates how to pay for saving crumbling cathedrals

by John Laurenson
Feb 22, 2018
A proposal to charge tourists for entrance to historic churches has been met with resistance from the Conference of French Bishops.
Stonework that has fallen off Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral.
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Vacation rental sites are helping to save French châteaux

by John Laurenson
Jan 9, 2018
Vacation rental websites like Airbnb are providing much needed renovation funds for owners of historic châteaux.
Petit-Bé Fort, which is available for stays through Airbnb.
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France is using drones to catch dangerous drivers

by John Laurenson
Nov 13, 2017
Bordeaux-area police have issued hundreds of fines since the summer.
The spy in the sky.
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Paris takes steps to become a more pedestrian-friendly city

by John Laurenson
Oct 2, 2017
As Paris becomes more pedestrian-friendly, suburban commuters who depend on their cars and some businesses raise concerns.
A pedestrian zone in central Paris. The city is taking steps to become more pedestrian friendly.
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Sweden is moving away from cash, and some businesses will no longer accept it

by John Laurenson
Jul 17, 2017
Sweden is increasingly becoming a cashless society, but there are those who worry this trend will leave some people behind.
Cash in Sweden is on the way out. 
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What you will find at the Museum of Failure

by John Laurenson
Jul 3, 2017
One person's disappointment is another's success.
The Museum of Failure includes Google Glass in its collection.
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