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How to translate an entire book with AI (Claude Code instead of ChatGPT) for a polished, consistent translation
For those who have never used Claude Code, even if the “black window where you type commands” (the terminal) intimidates you. No coding skills needed: just know how to type text. 1. If you’ve already translated a book with chatGPT or claude.ai, you know the struggle Claude translates well, everyone agrees. So you open claude.ai, paste a passage, it gives you a nice translation, you copy it into Word. For a short excerpt, perfect. But translating an entire book that way, after a few chapters, it goes downhill. First, the endless copy-paste. Each passage is a paste-and-copy routine. For a book of several hundred pages, that’s thousands of back-and-forths, not…
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[review] Lunch at Hilton Hotel Tahiti
After several weeks of coding telling Claude Code to code, we need to get some fresh air and completely forget that computers and AI exist. The obsession and appeal of AI are real, but we live in paradise, so that can help us disconnect. So we decide to have lunch at Hilton Hotel Tahiti. It’s a 4-star hotel very popular with tourists because it’s really close to the airport, and there’s a walkway connecting the hotel to a shopping center. Those who have to wait for their flight (planes usually take off around 11pm from Tahiti) are very happy to either sleep in this hotel (Booking link), or pay for…
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Claude Code for Dummies: My Feedback
After months of packing boxes, JB finally got back in front of his big screen and started coding again. He was so into Claude Code that I asked him to do a demo (create and launch a website in under 3 minutes) and I gave it a try too. I’m not a dev, but I can code a bit. I know what an algorithm is, I’ve written quite a few automated scripts, and I use APIs (= “gateways” that let one program talk to another program) like Google’s or Bing’s. My main project: translating old books For years, I’ve been translating old booksas a volunteer. To do that, I used…
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St. Regis Bora Bora resident rates
The St. Regis Bora Bora (Booking link) offers a high-end accommodation package with breakfast included for two people, as well as several transfer options between the airport, the main island, and the resort. The property, ranked among Bora Bora’s luxury resorts, highlights its villas, restaurants, private spa, and premium services. Accommodation The advertised offer is available at 141,000 XPF per night, approximately 1 181,60 €, with breakfast included for two (American breakfast buffet at Te Pahu restaurant). Compared to a public rate of €2,715, this offer represents savings of about 56,5%. An additional tourist tax of 200 XPF per person per night is required upon departure. This tax is also…
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Resident rates for Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea
The Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea (Booking link) offers several rates reserved for residents, whether for a stay in a bungalow or for a relaxing day with the day passpackage. Located in Moorea, the property offers an upscale setting with access to the beach, pool, and various activities, while its day pass includes a two-course lunch and access to the resort’s facilities. Resident bungalow rates For the weekend, the advertised resident rate for the beach bungalow is 82,151 XPF with breakfast included, about 688,42 €. For the week, the garden bungalow is offered at 56,000 XPF about 469,29 €, while the beach view bungalow is offered at 71,144 XPF, approximately 596,21…
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Rates for residents at InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa: save up to 52%
The InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa in Fa’a’ā is an iconic 5-star resort in French Polynesia, with lush gardens, beautiful pools, restaurants (one of which is Michelin-starred), lagoon and volcanic peak views, and overwater bungalows. It’s known for its exceptional setting and high-end positioning. It’s our favorite hotel on Tahiti! Public rates (for reference) (Booking link) Rates for residents of French Polynesia Of course, these rates vary depending on dates, promotions, and hotel occupancy. Why this offer is worth it The InterContinental resident offer is particularly attractive: For a resident, this means access to a luxury resort and overwater bungalows at a much more affordable price than the usual public…
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Rates for Hilton Hotel Tahiti residents: a discount between 19 and 25%
The Hilton Hotel Tahiti in Papeete offers panoramic views of Moorea and the ocean, a beautiful pool, a spa, and several restaurants. The hotel is located just minutes from the airport and the city center. Public rates (for reference) Rates for residents of French Polynesia Of course, these rates vary depending on dates, promotions, and hotel occupancy. Why this offer is worth it The Hilton resident rate reduces the nightly price by about 19% for the residence to nearly 25% for the garden room. For a resident, this means enjoying a 4-star hotel with a view of Moorea and breakfast included at a significantly lower rate than public prices. Day pass The Hilton…
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Rates for Tahiti Pearl Resorts residents: save up to 28%
Tahiti Pearl Resorts (formerly Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort), located in Arue on Lafayette Beach, is a 4-star property run by Pearl Resorts. It offers rooms and suites with garden or ocean views, direct beach access, a pool, and a spa. Public rates (for reference) Rates for residents of French Polynesia To book, the hotel provides the number: 40 50 84 45. Why this offer is worth it For a resident, savings range from 7% on a weekend suite to nearly 28% on a weekday standard room. This makes a beach getaway more affordable while still enjoying all the perks of a 4-star resort. Alternatives If you’d rather not stay at the hotel (maybe because…
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Heymondo Promo Code -15%: Reviews, Prices and Coverage
Heymondo promo code 2026: 15% off is applied automatically through our link. There is no code to copy and nothing to paste at checkout. Looking for a Heymondo promo code? There is no coupon to copy: the 15% discount is attached to our link and applied automatically for readers of this blog. Below is our full review of the cover, the prices and the customer service. Heymondo promo code 2026: 15% off, applied automatically Heymondo does not hand out a discount code to type in at checkout. The 15% is attached to the link itself: open the quote form through it and the reduced price is the one you see.…
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Settling in French Polynesia: what are the steps with the Social Security system?
As I was seconded by my employer to French Polynesia for a few months, I naturally wondered about the health insurance I would be entitled to. Because even though in Tahiti we are on a little piece of France in the middle of the Pacific, Polynesia has its own Social Security system, completely independent from the one in mainland France. This system is called CPS (Caisse de Prévoyance Sociale). The only hospital in French Polynesia is in Papeete. If you are on another island, any slightly serious health issue will require a medical evacuation by plane, and the bill can quickly run into tens of thousands of euros. It is…
