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[review] The Restaurants of the Intercontinental Tahiti
Intercontinental Tahiti is the largest resort in French Polynesia, and we spend a lot of time there because it’s the best resort on the island and it’s just a 10-minute scooter ride from our place. We’ve had the chance to stay there and try all its restaurants. Here’s a quick rundown and review of each restaurant. As soon as you arrive at the lobby, you’ll see a small dining area at the back left, the Lobby Bar. Breakfast is served until 10:30 AM, and from 11:30 AM you can order either ultra-caloric desserts or savory snacks. Personally, I loved the brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The view…
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My Current Favorites – [June 2026]: Claude Code, Philippe Guillemant, The Four Chinese Classics
We still live in paradise, so I invite you to read about our weekend outings here and there. The rest of the time, I’m in front of my screen, writing prompts. All day long. The law of attraction I’m a fan of the law of attraction, but this is the first time I’ve applied someone else’s practical methods to the letter. Last month, I gave you a long review of this book “Get Rich, lucky bitch” here and since then, I do two things every day: the money tracking, and writing my goals. I’m super surprised but extremely excited to tell you that this method works!!! Honestly, if you don’t…
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[Reflection] #39: Management Lessons from the Epic of the Three Kingdoms
Nearly 1,800 years ago, China was torn apart into three kingdoms. A Taiwanese philosopher, Ceng Shi Qiang, re-read this epic (condensed in the novel The Epic of the Three Kingdoms (Amazon link), one of the four Chinese classics) with a lens from the I Ching, the Book of Changes and management. The whole book can be read as a manual for corporate strategy, with one caveat: it never talks about business. It talks about kingdoms, generals, and oaths, but the mechanisms it describes are exactly those that make or break an organization. His premise can be summed up in one sentence: beneath the turbulent surface of battles and alliances, an…
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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…
