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Nov

Cultural Diversity at Ground Control in Paris

by Meredith Mullins on November 18, 2019

One of the best (and tastiest) ways to learn about new cultures
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Discovering the Flavors of the World

Traveling to Syria, Italy, West Africa, India, Taiwan, Denmark, China, Greece, Mexico, and the U.S. has never been easier. Especially if you’re hungry.

The Paris phenomenon, Ground Control, offers cultural diversity in a one-stop space, with an overarching mission of encouraging a free and curious spirit (libres et curieux) and an innate concern for the planet.

Free and curious
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Cultural Diversity/France (Paris)

07

Oct

Is Paris Disappearing?

by Meredith Mullins on October 7, 2019

Let’s not lose the magic of Paris life.
© Meredith Mullins

Change Comes to Four Cultural Icons

“Panta Rhei” wrote the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. “Life is flux.”

This prescient philosophy, from more than 2000 years ago, is more commonly known as “Change is the only constant.” A truth in 500 BCE and a truth today.

In a city like Paris, the process of change can affect the visible cityscape, as well as its cultural icons. We are the witnesses as we go about our daily rhythms of sitting in our beloved cafés, taking the bus, getting the news, and, yes, finding a restroom.  Read more...

 

Cultural Heritage & Traditions/Cultural Symbols/France (Paris)

24

Jun

The Art of Travel: Paris Gardens

by Meredith Mullins on June 24, 2019

The art of the Paris rose garden
© Meredith Mullins

Taking Time to Smell the Roses

Julia Child. Arthur Rimbaud. Queen Elizabeth. Barbra Streisand. Elvis. Desdemona. Guy Savoy.

What do these characters have in common? Are they a guest list for an interesting other worldly dinner party?

Hot Chocolate. Salsa. Tequila Sunrise. Sugar and Spice. Cherry Parfait.

Are these all something we have had a craving for? Probably.

Love and Peace. Moondance. Stairway to Heaven. Best Friends Forever. Happy Harmony. Salvation. Compassion. Remember Me.

Poetry for the soul? No doubt.  Read more...

 

Art of Travel/France (Paris)

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