Category Archives: Nostalgia

Thursday, my old friend 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on February 12, 2026 by admin

What if the best day of the week isn’t Friday… but Thursday? The perfectly balanced, quietly rebellious middle child of the calendar. In France, it once meant freedom, bicycles, comic books, and scraped knees — and even today, it carries … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in France, Nostalgia | Tagged Calendar Musing, Childhood Memories, Cultural differences, France vs USA, French School System, French Traditions, Gentle Satire, Growing Up in France, Life Reflections, Lighthearted Humor, Midweek Thoughts, Parisian Mood, School Days, Sweet Memories, The Joy of Thursday, Then and Now, Thursday, Wednesday vs Thursday, Weekend Anticipation, Witty Observations | Leave a comment

Les Aiguilles Rouges 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on February 11, 2026 by admin

What could possibly go wrong when you decide to “just go for a little hike” in the Aiguilles Rouges? Towering peaks, suspiciously steep paths, dazzling alpine lakes, and the occasional reminder that gravity is not your friend… Join me for … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Travel | Tagged Aiguilles Rouges, Alpine Hiking, Chamonix Region, French Alps, High Altitude, Lake Views, Mountain Reflections, Mountain Trails, Nature Photography, Outdoor Adventure, Scenic Hikes, Trail Tips | Leave a comment

Mopeds and a Falcon 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on January 31, 2026 by admin

When Czech tyre pragmatism collided with a French moped fever dream, nothing went as planned — and everything became unforgettable. Dive into a story of quirky characters, unexpected twists, and a two-wheeled adventure that proves the road to passion is … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Travel | Tagged * 20th-century nostalgia, Brno, Dassault Falcon, motorcycles & mopeds, Naske Air, Otrokovice, Private jet, travel & memories | Leave a comment

Bullitt 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on January 27, 2026 by admin

That iconic Bullitt car chase through San Francisco? Still perfect in 2026. But the airport scenes? They’re basically science fiction now. Join me for a deep dive into Mustangs, Chargers, the golden age of aviation, and why watching Steve McQueen … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Nostalgia | Tagged * Bullitt, 1960s cinema, Boeing 707, car chase scenes, classic films, Dodge Charger, Ford Mustang, muscle cars, Nostalgia, Steve McQueen, TWA | Leave a comment

Giulietta 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on December 15, 2025 by admin

Une photo, une Giulietta, et tout revient d’un coup : l’essence super, l’huile de ricin, Paris à deux dessus (interdit, bien sûr), et cette délicieuse impression d’être immortel. Un souvenir qui démarre au quart de tour, entre nostalgie joyeuse, vitesse … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia | Tagged * nostalgia, 1960s, 1970s, carefree days, castor oil, first rides, freedom, Giulietta, Growing up, innocence, mechanical tinkering, memories, mopeds, Paris, super petrol, vintage motorbikes, youth | Leave a comment

Memories from the lay-by at Lakenheath 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on December 12, 2025 by admin

Cold mornings, the smell of sizzling bacon, a steaming cup of tea, and fighter jets roaring overhead—welcome to my little sanctuary at the Lakenheath lay-by. A quirky roadside stop in the UK that became the heart of my northbound trips, … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Road trips | Tagged * Lakenheath, 1980s UK, Bacon Sandwich, Cambridgeshire, Commuting Stories, Flight Spotting, Lay-by Memories, M11 Motorway, RAF Lakenheath, Roadside Stops, Travel Nostalgia, US Air Force | Leave a comment

Whispers of Yesterday

Posted on December 7, 2025 by admin

Nearly a month ago, I boldly declared that I was finally taking my book project seriously. And to be fair, I’ve almost kept my promise of writing one page a day — except for the last three days, when Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Writing | Tagged book of souvenirs, childhood summers, collecting memories, creative beginnings, house outside Paris, memories, new blog launch, Sauvageraie, scattered thoughts, teenage kisses. | Leave a comment

Missing years 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on December 2, 2025 by admin

How I Accidentally Became a 3 A.M. Addict to French Cinema — and Recovered Four Lost Decades in the Dark. Read more…

Posted in Nostalgia, TV & Media | Tagged Classic French films, Cultural nostalgia, Expat stories, Film rediscovery, French cinema, French humour, Late-night TV, Les tontons flingueurs, Michel Audiard, Missing decades | Leave a comment

A new beginning: The book of souvenirs

Posted on November 11, 2025 by admin

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 →

Courchevel, end of the 50’s 🇫🇷🇫🇷

Posted on October 28, 2025 by admin

Ever wondered what it was like to roam the slopes of Courchevel solo at 8 years old, fueled by fries and hot chocolate? Click to find out!

Posted in Nostalgia, Souvenirs | Tagged * Courchevel, 1950s, Chocolate & Fries, Christmas Memories, Family Travel, Kids on the Slopes, Métropole 1850, Ski Holidays, Ski School, Winter Fun | Leave a comment

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