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  • Going on A Road Trip? Top Ways To Look After Yourself

    Going on a road trip can be an exhilarating experience. And if you decide to go abroad for a road trip, it can be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Unfortunately, an adventure isn’t…

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  • Oradour-sur-Glane – the French Village Frozen in Time

    When my dad first told me about Oradour-sur-Glane, I knew at once it was a place I would like to visit. My dad and I share a passion for history,…

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  • 10 Ways to Stay Sane in Confinement

    We will be so grateful when we visit places, when we taste new dishes and hear new languages. And we will love stronger, hug harder and be more grateful than…

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  • My 2019 Goals

    Thanks to Jeff Goins and his 500 words a day challenge, my 2019 writing goals have got off to a good start. One of the prompts I was given last…

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  • A Weekend in the Beautiful City of Venice!

    Oh Venice. How beautiful you were! So magical, so unique, so bellissimo.  My Frenchman and I just got back from a wonderful 5-day stay in Venice where we celebrated my 28th…

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  • A Weekend in…Arras!

    It’s time for my monthly travel blog and this week I’d like to tell you about the beautiful town of Arras in the North of France. A few months ago…

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  • Paros – a Peculiar Paradise

    Paros is a peculiar island in Greece because as well as having some really beautiful parts, it has also been heavily affected by the growth of tourism. The port itself is quite…

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  • Santorini – Greece’s Precious Gem

    This summer I fell madly in love with the beautiful Greek island of Santorini. The island is as beautiful as everyone says and as soon as you set eyes on…

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  • Cosy Parisian Cafes

    Ob-La-Di: €€ € I recently discovered this adorable little cafe with my good friend Jayne. Named after the famous Beatles song, it’s the perfect place to go with friends. We went for…

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  • Ten Insider Tips for Paris!

    Paris has officially held the title of the world’s most visited city since 2013 and although it’s clearly extremely popular with tourists, visiting the city can also be a very…

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