Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Top 10 Sights in Paris Countdown #10

    Let’s start a leisurely wandering tour through narrow Paris streets, so slippery when it rains… for they might lead us onto a surprise landmark like the famous Louvre Museum or the majestic Eiffel Tower itself! I hope you enjoy walking because this is the best way to discover “the most beautiful city in the world.”

  • Top Five Russian Travel Tips for Women

    Traveling alone to a new place can be confusing under the best conditions. Traveling to Russia as a woman on your own can seem even more daunting. But don’t worry! Here are five simple tips you can follow to make sure you have the best experience in Russia.

  • Tips and Tricks for Using Public Transportation in Taiwan

    If you’re going to Taiwan, you’ll be happy to know that Taiwan’s public transport system is incredible. There were bus stops almost everywhere you go, the subway can take you to more central areas, and maps of each system available at stops and stations alike.

  • Top 11 French Politicians

    Top 11 French Politicians

    Ok guys, let’s start with a fact here… It’s a fact that the French think Americans are badly informed, and know very little about foreign politics. So if you’re going to France to do business, you may want to brush up your knowledge of French politics to prove them wrong. Let’s go for it!

  • In Contact with Vkontakte

    In Contact with Vkontakte

    Vkontakte, the Russian networking site and Facebook equivalent, complete with chat, video upload, and browser games, has recently reached over one hundred million users. It’s a great way to keep in touch with Russian friends, and to work on your Russian!

  • Top 10 French Foods

    Top 10 French Foods

    As we all know, French culture is all about the food! So make sure that when you get to France you don’t miss some of the classic and delicious French food that France is best known for!

  • Holidays in France

    Official holidays in France are called “Les jours fériés.” On those days, pretty much everything in France is closed (banks, the post office, many stores and restaurants, etc.), so watch out for them or they’ll create chaos in your well planned vacation!

  • How to Get the Most Out of Travel

    Traveling can seem pretty daunting. Planning flights, hotels, learning the language and culture… it’s a lot to keep track of, especially if you’re going to a new country for the first time. So how can you get the most out of your time abroad and keep stress low? Here are five top travel tips.

  • French Kisses

    Aaahhh… the French Kiss… so many have fallen for it, Meg Ryan included! Everyone knows about it, and a few lucky ones have even experienced it first hand. Oh, I get it, that’s why you’ve developed such a strong interest in the French language!

  • Words, pronounced!

    Words, pronounced!

    If you’ve begun studying a foreign language on your own, you might have already run into difficulties with pronunciation. Even if the language is written in a familiar alphabet, and even if its pronunciation is easily divined from its written form, it usually helps to just hear that word read aloud! That’s where Forvo comes…

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