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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Wintery Weekend Ideas
Did you know that one of the most spectacular ice skating rinks in the world is just a few kilometers away? In winter, the Olympic-sized outdoor pool at the Port of Monaco becomes a huge fabulous ice skating rink. This … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff to Do, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Tagged Bargains in Nice, Deals in Nice, Ice Skating, Monaco, Ski Bus, Snow Bus, Things to do in Nice France, Winter in Nice
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Sign the Petition, Lose your Wallet
Have you noticed the clean, nicely dressed kids, politely but silently pushing a petition at you? It’s for a supposed deaf-mute center, but they get a lot more than a signature. Posing as earnest deaf-mutes, they are actually… Romanian pickpocket … Continue reading
If you like the Velo Bleu you’re gonna love this!
Soon Nice will be providing its residents with cars! Starting April 9th, the town will be stocked up with city cars that can be rented with a mouse click for as little as 5€ an hour. There will be 17 strategically located stations to start … Continue reading
Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Practicalities
Tagged Auto Bleue, Car Rental in Nice, Nice City Cars, Velo Bleu
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Nice Dog Poop Almost Kills Baby
In case you missed it, a scene worthy of Benny Hill spooled out last month at the Port… Anne-Marie, with her 6-month-old grandchild Zoe in a stroller and her dog on a leash, was taking an afternoon walk by the harbor. … Continue reading
RIP Gare Routiere
The depressing Nice Bus Station is gasping its last raspy breath. January 5th is its final day and demolition will start a week later. Well, it’s about time! Oh, but wait… there is just one small problem… the modern new Nice … Continue reading
Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Practicalities
Tagged Gare routiere, New Bus Stops in Nice, Nice Bus Station Closed
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