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The One Thing No One Packs
The One Thing No One Packs
But that everyone should
Dave Smurthwaite
Sep 4, 2019
The Surprising Perks of France’s Terrible Customer Service
The Surprising Perks of France’s Terrible Customer Service
The unseen benefits of living in a country where the customer is still a nobody
Dave Smurthwaite
Jun 18, 2020
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France’s Annual Summer Memo to America
France’s Annual Summer Memo to America
Vacation season is here. Why are you still working?
Dave Smurthwaite
Jul 8, 2020
How to Be a Stupid, Overprivileged American in Rwanda
How to Be a Stupid, Overprivileged American in Rwanda
The question I wish I hadn’t asked (but am grateful for what I learned)
Dave Smurthwaite
Jul 5, 2020
The Gaping Hole in Our Family Bucket List
The Gaping Hole in Our Family Bucket List
How a day at a Vietnamese beach turned into a major life lesson
Dave Smurthwaite
Jul 3, 2020
How I Lost 20 Pounds While Eating French Pastries
How I Lost 20 Pounds While Eating French Pastries
Only in France could a pastry a day keep the pounds away
Dave Smurthwaite
Jul 2, 2020
7 Things My Son Taught Me About Surviving a Crisis
7 Things My Son Taught Me About Surviving a Crisis
As an adult, I often pretend to know better. Thank goodness for a son to remind me otherwise
Dave Smurthwaite
Jun 30, 2020
Can Better Sleep Habits Help Save The World Economy?
Can Better Sleep Habits Help Save The World Economy?
How an extra hour of sleep could add $226.4 billion to the U.S. economy
Dave Smurthwaite
Jun 14, 2020
The Irritating Truths Behind France’s Immunity to the Heat
The Irritating Truths Behind France’s Immunity to the Heat
When summer comes, don’t expect to find an air conditioner nearby
Dave Smurthwaite
May 30, 2020
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