Category Archives: Travel

Weekend in the Ville Rose 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on November 3, 2025 by admin

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…

Posted in Local events, Travel | Tagged * Toulouse, BritFloyd, Capitole, Cocktails, Foodie weekend, French cuisine, Gourmet travel, Humor, Marché Victor Hugo, Massala Palace, Music and travel, Phô, Pink Floyd, Short breaks in France, The Fat Cat, Train travel, Travel stories, Unexpected trips, Ville Rose, Weekend getaway | Leave a comment

French escapade 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on September 27, 2025 by admin

Day 1 Breaking news: Haribo gummy bears reunited with their cousins in Uzès 🫟🫟🫟 Day 2 Markets, wine fails, cousin chaos — click to see how Day 2 delivered more drama than your favorite soap opera. 🫟🫟🫟 Day 3 Goats … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged * France, Adventure, Cultural Encounters, Day-by-Day, French Escapade, Gorges de l’Ardèche, Grotte de Chauvet, Hidden Gems, Local Experiences, Loches, Road Trip France, Travel Diary, Travel Tips, Uzès, Vierzon | Leave a comment

Back home 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on September 17, 2025 by admin

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

Posted in Life in France, Travel | Tagged * Ireland, Detox, France, French politics, Guinness, Humour, Japanese restaurant, Local life, Neighbours, Police municipale, Saké, Squatters, summer heat, Visitors, Whiskey tasting | Leave a comment

Epilogue – Irish adventures 🇮🇪

Posted on September 16, 2025 by admin

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

Posted in Reflections & Mood, Travel | Leave a comment

Irish escapade 🇬🇧

Posted on September 3, 2025 by admin

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 →

Posted in Culture & Identity, Food & Drinks, Travel | Tagged * Galway, Athlone, B&B stays, Castle visits, Cocktails (with a wink), Food & Wine (or “Wine Rant”), Guinness, Irish hospitality, Irish pubs, Jameson Black Barrel, Kilkenny, Rainy walks, Roadtrip, Sean’s Bar, Stag Party (fun mention) | Leave a comment

Breaking the silence 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on August 27, 2025 by admin

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 →

Posted in Life in France, Travel | Tagged * Pézenas, BBQ party, Dry challenge, Dublin to Donegal, End of summer, French countryside, Friendly chaos, Hosting friends, Indian summer, Ireland road trip, Le Mans 24h, Minervois region, Poolside afternoons, Rainy adventures, Spicy Margarita Rosé, Summer in France, Traffic jams, Travel planning, Whisky tasting, Wine-fueled decisions | Leave a comment

Muchas Gracias, Amazon🇬🇧

Posted on August 19, 2025 by admin

Who knew true happiness folds neatly in half? I just scored a Spanish-speaking, QWERTY-loving foldable keyboard on Amazon’s mystery sale—and yes, I’m typing this very post on it right now. Spoiler: it fits in my pocket and makes me feel … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech & Gadgets, Travel | Tagged Amazon deal, blogging gear, Bluetooth keyboard, foldable keyboard, gadget review, pocket-sized tech, portable keyboard, QWERTY vs AZERTY, Spanish instructions, travel tech | Leave a comment

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