Tag Archives: autotrement

Robbery at St Sebastien

Posted on Saturday, November 28, 2009 by Howie

Fate, I thought, had played a hand in my future last weekend when thieves broke into our (rented) car and stole my suit jacket. As the only suit jacket I possessed this was surely divine providence – I was clearly … Continue reading →

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The joy of car sharing

Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 by Howie

They call it ‘car-sharing’ – a title that doesn’t do justice in my view as really the nature of car sharing is precisely the same as that of car-rental but on a shorter lead-time; but calling it ‘short-lead-time-car-rental’ isn’t as … Continue reading →

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How to be eco-Strasbourgeois

Posted on Sunday, June 1, 2008 by Howie

If you’re intent on showing yourself up as shamelessly middle class in Strasbourg here’s what to do: buy a house in Robertsau (miles from the tram stop), buy a large expensive German car and sit in traffic jams all the … Continue reading →

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