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The night Burger King ruined my cheese documentary 🇬🇧

A cosy night, a cheese documentary, and then—horror. One revolting Burger King advert later, my appetite vanished, my evening was ruined, and a family-wide fast-food ban was declared. Curious how a single commercial pushed me to the brink? Click in… … Continue reading

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Retirees and digital IDs 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Between the sudden winter chill, a swarm of hyper-motivated retirees, a Christmas market rising from the ground, and the glorious failure of France’s digital IDs, my morning turned into a full-blown administrative comedy. Come read how, at 72, I managed … Continue reading

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Mon pote Renaud 🇫🇷

Venez découvrir Renaud, le pilote qui disait oui à toutes les motos que personne n’osait toucher — surtout cette Kawasaki JBB 750 H2, un prototype aussi stable qu’un frigo sur roulettes. Une plongée hilarante dans les années 70, quand les … Continue reading

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Un peu d’histoire 🇫🇷

A short history of Carcassonne

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The week that was – 46/2025 🇬🇧🇫🇷

From London high life to local low gears — a week of wind, wheels, flu jabs, turkey plans, and literary dreams. The Turtle (and I) both survived to tell the tale. Read more…

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A new beginning: The book of souvenirs

I’ve finally begun my Book of Souvenirs—though “book” might be a generous term for what’s currently a growing pile of unclassified notes. They’re scattered thoughts, half-remembered stories, and moments I don’t want to lose to time. To keep them safe … Continue reading

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Notes and notebooks 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Proof that handwriting is still mightier than the Cloud ☁️ ✍️

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British escapade

London: where your wallet thins, your heart fills, and your phone signal vanishes.” 💸❤️📶 Read more… ▶️ Day 1 – With dumplings and déjà-vu ▶️ Day 2 ▫️Part 1 – From the tube to the theatre, here is how day … Continue reading

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The race before the race 🇬🇧

🏁 Engines, adrenaline, and a touch of madness — the countdown to Le Mans 2026 has begun! Read more…

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Weekend in the Ville Rose 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Concert cancelled? No problem. From Phô to martinis, this witty weekend in Toulouse proves you don’t need Pink Floyd to have a rock’n’roll time in the Ville Rose. Read more…

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