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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2026 by admin
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Knowing it all 🇬🇧

Posted on December 15, 2025 by admin

Think you know Genesis? Think again. Armed with Deezer, a dangerous amount of free time, and a healthy dose of musical humility, I dive headfirst into the entire Genesis discography—from prog-rock epics and costumed theatrics to stadium-filling pop hits—to discover … Continue reading →

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A yearly tradition 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on December 6, 2025 by admin

Every year in early December, our quiet corner of Occitanie suddenly fills with Spanish laughter, overflowing shopping carts, and enough Catalan energy to power Carcassonne’s Christmas lights — all thanks to a holiday most French people forget exists. Why exactly … Continue reading →

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The month that was – November 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025 by admin

November was meant to be quiet… instead it turned into a marathon of musicals, mulled wine, and mysterious back pain. Read more…

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British escapade

Posted on November 5, 2025 by admin

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 Capitelles trail…🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on September 23, 2025 by admin

The Border Collies say you can’t be part of the flock unless you log in—better obey!” 🐾

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A toast to frustration 🇬🇧

Posted on September 18, 2025 by admin

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

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Belgian humour 🇧🇪

Posted on September 2, 2025 by admin

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

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Autumn in August 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪

Posted on August 18, 2025 by admin

It’s only mid-August, yet the plane trees think it’s October and the Germans are already shouting ‘Oktoberfest!’ At this rate, I’ll be hanging Christmas lights next week

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Pardi 🇫🇷

Posted on August 8, 2025 by admin

Ever stumbled on a word that makes your childhood come rushing back? That’s exactly what happened when our English friend Julia discovered an apéritif called Pardi! Between laughs, fig jam, and a splash of pastis, memories of Marseille, sun-baked streets, … Continue reading →

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