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A toast to frustration 🇬🇧

Ever felt ignored by the universe (or the local government)? This one’s for you.

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Back home 🇬🇧🇫🇷

From Guinness detox to a neighbour uprising: what greeted us first back home in France.

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Epilogue – Irish adventures 🇮🇪

Discover the truth hidden between the final words – click to read the epilogue

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Irish escapade 🇬🇧

Day -2 From Carcassonne to Guinness in one (very thrifty) Ryanair wedge—strap in and check in! Day -1 Sunshine, sarcasm, and a suitcase that won’t shut—join me on my misadventures from Occitan bliss to Irish drizzle. Day 1 49 years … Continue reading

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Belgian humour 🇧🇪

Découvrez pourquoi l’humour belge fait sensation à Carcassonne – une touche d’absurde et d’authenticité à ne pas manquer !

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The month that was – August 2025 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪

Life, travel, food, and the occasional misadventure – that’s what you’ll find here. From secret beach spots to spontaneous pool parties, new restaurants worth the detour, and the ups and downs of staying sober while the world celebrates, I share … Continue reading

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Breaking the silence 🇬🇧🇫🇷

From BBQs in Pézenas to party plans in Le Mans—with a dash of dry days, spicy cocktails, and Irish rain on the horizon—join me as I navigate the end of summer with scenic detours, questionable decisions, and absolutely no motorway … Continue reading

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Calm today, chaos tomorrow 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇩🇪

From champagne-fueled feasts to lazy days dodging to-do lists, my blog is a mix of good food, bold travels, cheeky observations, and life’s little surprises. If you like stories served with humor, a dash of wanderlust, and the occasional cocktail … Continue reading

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Thought of the day 🇬🇧

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Les slows des Boums 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Remember those magical slow dances at the boums? The sweaty palms, the clumsy steps, the thrill of waiting for the DJ to drop “the” song… Join me on a nostalgic trip back to the 60s and 70s with a playlist … Continue reading

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