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La France ne décline pas 🇫🇷🇬🇧

France isn’t in decline — it’s rewriting the rules. While the doom narrative gets louder, the facts tell a different story. This sharp, no-nonsense take dismantles tired clichés and shows why the future of France is far less bleak than … Continue reading

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HP printers (not the sauce)

My 10-year-old HP printer died, so I bought a replacement for cheap. Setup took five minutes. It works perfectly. There’s just one problem: the replacement ink costs exactly the same as the entire printer. Welcome to printer economics, where the … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

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Knowing it all 🇬🇧

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 🇫🇷🇬🇧

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

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

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…🇫🇷🇬🇧

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 🇬🇧

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

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Belgian humour 🇧🇪

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

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