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Category Archive: TRAVEL

In Praise of the humble Metro ticket.

The best value for money in Paris – the humble Metro ticket. Just 1.70€ to trundle through tunnels […]

December 10, 2013 Paris, TRAVEL, Weather

You Unlock this Door with the Key of Imagination.

Been out of town all week, working down in Toulouse – not that I actually saw much of […]

November 23, 2013 Culture, France, French, Life, Philosophy, Shopping, TRAVEL, Weather

Never been away. Been away forever.

The long road home from the sea. It starts in the early morning on the quayside at a […]

September 1, 2013 France, Holidays, Motoring, TRAVEL, Weekend

Packing Up and Heading Home

You can swear at it, sit on it, pack it and repack it, tear your hair out and […]

August 25, 2013 Holidays, Shopping, TRAVEL

No Fish and Chips on Ile d’Yeu

First attempt at writing a travel article (it lacks flowery language and mouthwatering food.) It’s like stepping back forty […]

August 23, 2013 France, Holidays, Motoring, TRAVEL

A Tale of Two Breakfasts

A few breakfast musings based on recent breakfast experiences. Trying to think of breakfast-inspired titles. The Kurt Vonnegut […]

August 11, 2013 Food, Holidays, TRAVEL

SOUNDTRACK FOR A ROAD MOVIE

A road movie is a film where the characters drive incredibly long distances in cars, having adventures and […]

July 23, 2013 France, French, Holidays, Motoring, TRAVEL

Thoughts On Travel Writing

It’s that time of year when we all go somewhere (or nowhere), so here are a few thoughts […]

July 21, 2013 TRAVEL

Old Roads

It is the first big French getaway of the summer. Thousands of people taking to the roads heading […]

June 29, 2013 France, Holidays, Motoring, TRAVEL

Destinations

Some more thoughts on travel writing just as we all prepare to head off for our place in […]

June 29, 2013 Holidays, TRAVEL

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