Rick Steves' France 2010: A travel guide to France, discusses in detail what to do and where to go in France.
Steves, Rick, and Steve Smith. Rick Steves' France 2010. Berkeley, CA: Avalon Travel, 2009.
Eyewitness Travel: Paris: A travel guide to more specifically Paris. Includes a survival guide.
Tillier, Alan. Paris. London: DK Pub., 2011. Print.
Frommer's France 2007: While talking about France in 2007, this book has ideas and guides that are still relevant today.
Porter, Darwin, and Danforth Prince. France 2007. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2007. Print.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
ISO 9000
. Designed to ensure that organizations meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders.
. Standards are published by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization
Advantages
. Create a more efficient, effective operation
. Increase customer satisfaction and retention
. Reduce audits
. Enhance marketing
Problems
. Amount of money, time, and paperwork required for registration
. ISO 9000 is not any indication that products produced using its certification are any good
. Most US consumers are not aware of ISO 9000 and it holds no relevance to them
. Prone to failure if a company is concerned with certification over quality
. Standards are published by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization
Advantages
. Create a more efficient, effective operation
. Increase customer satisfaction and retention
. Reduce audits
. Enhance marketing
Problems
. Amount of money, time, and paperwork required for registration
. ISO 9000 is not any indication that products produced using its certification are any good
. Most US consumers are not aware of ISO 9000 and it holds no relevance to them
. Prone to failure if a company is concerned with certification over quality
Monetary Conversion/ Currency Info
France switched from the Franc (pictured above) to the Euro (pictured at top) as of 2002.
Converting U.S. currency to Euros:
$1 in U.S. $(dollars) = about 0.70 Euros.
How to Obtain/ Apply for a Passport
1. Complete Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport
2. Submit Form DS -11: Application for a U.S. Passport in person
3. Submit evidence of U.S. citizenship
4. Present Identification
5. Submit a photocopy of the identification document(s) previously presented
6. Pay the applicable fee
7. Provide one passport photo
2. Submit Form DS -11: Application for a U.S. Passport in person
3. Submit evidence of U.S. citizenship
4. Present Identification
5. Submit a photocopy of the identification document(s) previously presented
6. Pay the applicable fee
7. Provide one passport photo
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
How to Make a Long Distance Phone Call from/ to France
Making a Call from America to France
1. Always start with the international access code: 011 for America.
2. Dial the country code of the country you wish to call: 33 for France.
3. Dial the local number without the initial zero.
4. Example: 011-33-147054915
Making a Call from France to America
1. Start with the international access code: 00 from Europe
2. Dial the country code of the U.S.: 1
3. Dial the area code
4. Dial the local number
5. Example 00-1-812/867-5309
U. S. Embassy Services
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U.S. government to U.S. citizens living in/ visiting a foreign country. U.S. consular officers assist Americans who encounter serious legal, medical, or financial difficulties. Consular officers cannot act as your legal counsel, but they can provide the names of local attorneys and doctors, provide loans to destitute Americans, and provide information about dangerous conditions in foreign countries.
Narrative
On my second day in France I ran into a bit of trouble financially. While visiting the Arc de Triomphe I realized I didn't have any money. I found the nearest embassy and they helped me by providing a loan until I could find a way to get some money. While I was there they informed me about dangerous areas that I should watch out for. For the time being I had a bit of money so I went back to sightseeing.
Narrative
On my second day in France I ran into a bit of trouble financially. While visiting the Arc de Triomphe I realized I didn't have any money. I found the nearest embassy and they helped me by providing a loan until I could find a way to get some money. While I was there they informed me about dangerous areas that I should watch out for. For the time being I had a bit of money so I went back to sightseeing.
Agenda
Agenda
December 1st: Leave for France
December 2nd: Visit Arc de Triomphe
December 3rd: Visit Catacombs
December 4th: Visit Paris Opera
December 5th: Visit Basilica de Sacre Coeur
December 6th: Visit Eiffel Tower/ Louvre
December 7th: Return home
December 1st: Leave for France
December 2nd: Visit Arc de Triomphe
December 3rd: Visit Catacombs
December 4th: Visit Paris Opera
December 5th: Visit Basilica de Sacre Coeur
December 6th: Visit Eiffel Tower/ Louvre
December 7th: Return home
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Language Spoken: FrenchCommon Phrases/ Greetings: Parlez vous anglais? (Do you speak English?)
Bonjour (Good day/ hello)
Combien ca cout? (How much does that cost?)
Places I'd like to visit: Eiffel Tower (Paris)
Arc de Triomphe (Paris)
Paris Catacombs (Paris)
Basilica de Sacre Coeur (Paris)
The Louvre (Paris)
Paris Opera (Paris)
Season: Winter (less tourists)
Average Temperatures: 0 C to mid 40s C
Travel Plans: Leave on December 1, prices range from $900 to $1200 on average
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