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March 2026: The month that tried its best 🇬🇧🇫🇷
Ten days of Spanish sunshine, a maritime lunch in Sète, St Patrick’s Day navigated with remarkable restraint, and enough flights booked to Southeast Asia to confuse a travel agent — March had no shortage of plot. The clocks stole an … Continue reading
Escale à Sète
Sun-soaked canals, salty breezes, and a town that hums with raw Mediterranean charm—Sète isn’t just a stopover, it’s a feeling. In this story, dive into a place where fishing boats sway beside colorful facades, locals linger over long lunches, and … Continue reading
The week that was 13/2026 🇬🇧🇫🇷
A week where spring betrayed us, winter came crawling back, and I found myself wrapped in blankets questioning both the weather and my wardrobe decisions. In between dodging icy winds, I upgraded to an absurdly fast 8Gbps router (because clearly … Continue reading
Need for speed II 🇬🇧🇫🇷
I had gigabit fibre and the audacity to find it disappointing. Twenty-five connected devices had a different opinion. A story about broadband, a shiny new router, and a home that quietly became a Provençal data centre without anyone noticing. Click … Continue reading
Wars and chaos 🇬🇧🇫🇷
The world is slipping into a new era of instability—and few seem willing to say it out loud. From Ukraine to the Middle East, from Washington to Europe, decisions are being made that could shape the next decade of conflict … Continue reading
The need for speed 🇬🇧🇫🇷
What if multiplying your internet speed by five cost less than a forgettable coffee—and actually changed how your digital life feels? In this sharp, humorous take on modern connectivity, a simple upgrade from 2 to 10 Gbps becomes a reflection … Continue reading
The week that was 12/2026
☘️ What happens when spring arrives but your sleep doesn’t get the memo? This week: a 115-year-old olive tree fights back, indoor plants receive emotional support, three pints of Guinness are consumed in the name of cultural immersion, and a … Continue reading
Experimenting
Curious what happens when travel dreams meet a touch of artificial intelligence? I’ve started experimenting with a rather fun idea—turning a future trip into a cinematic adventure map worthy of an Indiana Jones intro. One prompt, surprising results, and the … Continue reading
Strohwitwer 🇫🇷🇬🇧
My wife has gone to Germany. I remain in Carcassonne. The Germans, with their customary efficiency, have already diagnosed my condition: Strohwitwer — straw widower. It is Saint Patrick’s Day. There is an Irish pub. A man must have principles, … Continue reading
The week that was 11/2026
Another week, another batch of small adventures, curiosities, and the occasional raised eyebrow. From everyday observations to the odd surprise that made me pause (or laugh), The Week That Was – 11/2026 is my quick tour through seven days of … Continue reading
