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Monaco Life goes around the world: Lake Como
After visiting Milan and the nearby Lake Maggiore, the next stop on Monaco Life journalist Niki Borisova’s tour of northern Italy is the luxurious Lake Como, a destination that has long captivated celebrities and tourists with its charm and picturesque scenery.
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Dubai ditches 30% tax on alcohol
In a move that is sure to attract international attention, Dubai has announced it is scrapping a 30% tax on alcohol, and will no longer require tourists and expats to buy permits to purchase...
Poor snowfall endangers future of French ski resorts
Rain, not snow, is falling on many of France’s mountains, turning the pistes of almost half of the country’s ski resorts to slush or worse. It’s a disaster for the industry, which had been...
France pushes for EU-wide controls on Chinese travellers
France has urged other European Union countries to test Chinese travellers for Covid-19 after the government announced it will do so amid a fresh outbreak sweeping the country.
€100 for new carpoolers as of New Year
As part of plans to boost the number of commuter rideshares, France is launching a financial bonus scheme for drivers, and it’s easy to apply.
Major overhaul of PACA TER trains in the works
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region has announced a grand plan to renovate and modernise its TER rail network with the goal of increasing comfort and environmental performance.
Monaco ranked one of most expensive destinations in the world in 2022
Monaco has been ranked as the 10th most expensive destination in the world in 2022, with the average cost of a trip to the Principality totalling over €10,000. Here are the others that round out...
