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[Testimony] How Adolphe \”Frank\” Bertier scammed me
I decided to write this testimony, unrelated to the theme of the blog, years after the fact, because I learned that the swindler Frank Bertier continues his misdeeds between two stays in prison. As I fear that he will never stop, I hope that this page will be referenced in Google and allow a few people to avoid being fooled. Feel free to share your testimonials in commenting this article by specifying the date and place. This may help the work of the police. Your email address will not appear publicly but I will give it to the police if I am ever asked for it. On October 23, 2012,…
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How to watch French Television live from abroad?
We have never been big TV consumers and even less so since we travel but there are times when we still want to watch French TV: Anh likes to follow the show l’Amour est dans le pré 🙂 During the crisis of the yellow vests, I felt the need to follow the news I like to follow sports events such as the Tour de France or OM soccer matches 🙂 Most of the free channels like TF1, France Télévision or M6 offer a streaming service but it’s only open to French IPs, it’s usually well shielded from advertising and you have to create an account each time. There are illegal…
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My opinion on the Logitech MX Ergonomic Mouse: Trackball and Vertical at the same time
To see the price of the Logitech MX Ergo mouse on Amazon: click here. Working as a nomad requires us to constantly reorganize our workspace according to what we find in our Airbnb. If we select accommodations that seem to have a table and chairs that are more or less comfortable, the photos don’t tell the whole story and it’s only once we get there that we have the moment of truth In Budapest, Hungary, our chairs were not comfortable and we started to have back pain. We found refuge in a great coworking place close to our home. In Osaka in Japan, the table was too low and my…
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Comparative Reviews: Bose QuietComfort 20i vs QuietComfort 35 vs Apple AirPods vs Airpods Pro
I’m far from being a specialist in audio devices but I’ve realized that I’ve used a number of them in recent years. Here’s a quick description of the advantages and disadvantages I’ve seen while using them. If you prefer to watch the comparisons on video, here is our YouTube video dedicated to the subject. Otherwise, keep reading. Bose QuietComfort 20i wired headphones (with noise reduction) Price: 190 € (Amazon link). Be careful, there is a different version for Apple and Android. If you don’t use the right version, the remote control won’ t work. These are the first noise-reducing headphones I’ve ever had. Bought second hand just before going around…
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Opinions on SereniTrip: a cheap insurance for car rental abroad
If you wish to use SereniTrip’s services: click here. For those who are used to renting cars, whether in France or abroad, the question of insurance is always raised. It’s often expensive, headaches and anxiety-provoking. The principle of franchising The first time I rented a car from an agency, I had no idea what “franchise” meant. The principle: in 90% of the cases, your rental automatically includes a first level of insurance covering theft, accidents, damage, … The deductible corresponds to the maximum amount that you will have to pay in case of problem. As an example, when we rented this summer at Leclerc, the basic deductible was 1,200 €.…
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Diary of a French Digital Nomad post-Covid lockdown
This diary follows the containment log that documents my 54 days of containment related to the covid outbreak19 Same logic for this deconfinement log: keep track of the events that will follow.I hope that it will be less loaded with news and that a return to normal will allow us to close it quickly. May 11, 2020 – Deconfinement day 1: We stayed quietly in the apartment so the deconfinement changed absolutely nothing for us. The only appreciable difference is that I didn’t need to make a certificate of exit during my jogging at the end of the day. It was much more crowded than when I went out during…
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Test and Reviews of the Apple Magic Keyboard: the best mobile keyboard for the Mac
The Apple Magic Keyboard is usually sold for €99. In July 2018, I found it brand new for €85 on Amazon. Click here to see the current price. Having a nomadic lifestyle, I have to constantly adapt to new work spaces. In Budapest, I started to experience back pain and realized that I needed to optimize the ergonomics of my workspace. I purchased a Nexstand support to raise my computer and I needed an external keyboard. I was in Asia at that time, it was impossible to find an AZERTY keyboard. So I temporarily bought a cheap QWERTY keyboard. While in France, I replaced it with the overpriced Apple Magic…
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Lyons-la-Forêt (Eure, Normandy): one of the most beautiful villages in France
We continue our exploration of Normandy aboard our small car rented for the occasion. First stop today: Lyons-la-Forêt, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Part 1: Travel Diary Part 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Diary Lyons-la-Forêt is, as its name suggests, surrounded by forests. There are several hiking trails for trek lovers. I absolutely did not dig this track because I have no desire to trek. The only significant trek I did was in Colombia, and only because we took the wrong path ahahah. The second must-see is the Château de Fleury la Forêt, a XVIIth century castle, transformed into a guest house, but it can be…
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My opinion on Gaâla Paris, a new Responsible Apparel Brand
When I was taking sewing classes in Vietnam, my classmates and I used to go shopping in huge rooms full of fabrics. There were so many of them that you had to enter with a mask and bare feet: so as not to breathe the dust created by tons of fabrics, and not to dirty the fabrics that littered the floor. Sometimes, tired in front of the embarrassment of the choice that was offered to us, we would choose a fabric by the piff and decide which garment to make afterwards. I have always been fascinated but also amazed by so much abundance, but also so much waste. This place…
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Transferwise: how does it work? Reviews + promo code
Get a Transferwise promo code by clicking on this link: https: //transferwise.com/invite/u/jean-benoitm1. Your first transfer will be 100% free. Transferwise is a service that allows you to have a multi-currency account for free, get a withdrawal card and send or receive money in (almost) any country at a low cost. Let’s see how it works. I already have an N26, Revolut or Boursorama Ultim card, what is Transferwise for? N26, Revolut or Boursorama Ultim are neo-banks that have revolutionized money management when traveling. Thanks to the cards they offer, there is no need to worry about exchange rates. Wherever you are, you will benefit from the real exchange rate without…
