Author Archives: JJS

Merveilles Parisiennes

Posted on February 6, 2025 by JJS

🇫🇷 J’ai fait quelque chose de monumentale stupide, j’ai supprimé mon article de blog original. Paf ! Disparu. Volatilisé dans l’éther numérique d’un simple clic maladroit. Et laissez-moi vous dire que je ne suis pas ravi. Cependant, comme les souvenirs … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture & History, Food & Dining, Paris, Travel | Tagged Classic Car Show, French Bistros, French Cuisine, Latin Quarter, Musée de Cluny, Notre-Dame, Paris Restaurants, Paris Travel, Rétromobile, Train Travel, Travel Reflections | 1 Comment

Retromobile 2025

Posted on February 5, 2025 by JJS

A live letter to chrome, exhaust fumes and aching feet More photos here Some people start their day with a brisk jog or a green smoothie. I, on the other hand, took an Uber to Porte de Versailles, ready to … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive Events, Car Exhibitions, Classic Cars, Collectible Cars, Travel & Experiences | Tagged AstonMartin, AutomotiveHistory, AutoShow, CarCollectors, CarExhibition, CarLovers, ClassicCars, ClassicCarShow, Ferrari, Lamborghini, LuxuryCars, ParisEvents, Retromobile2025, RetromobileParis, VintageCars | 1 Comment

Paris

Posted on February 4, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 A day of culture, nostalgia and a dash of gastronomy in Paris Perhaps it was the proximity of our hotel to the Sorbonne, that grand temple of knowledge, that inspired us to dedicate the day to culture. Or perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture & History, Paris, Travel | Tagged * Paris travel, French, French gastronomy, Historical landmarks, Le Petit Châtelet, Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation, Medieval art, Musée de Cluny, Notre Dame restoration, Pantheon Paris, Paris, Paris walking tour, Parisian cafés, Seine River, Sorbonne, Travel | 1 Comment

The curse of compliments

Posted on February 3, 2025 by JJS

A train tale Did I, by any chance, mention how smooth and delightful our train journey was yesterday? If so, I would like to formally retract that statement and accept full responsibility for what has followed. This morning, the train … Continue reading →

Posted in Life's Little Surprises, Personal reflections, Slow Travel, Train Journeys, Travel | Tagged Bordeaux to Paris, francais, Frasier nostalgia, French, Hotel life, litterature, Relaxing moments, Silver linings, TGV travel, Train Delays, Travel, Travel Mishaps, Travel stories, Unexpected downtime | 1 Comment

Train ride

Posted on February 2, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 There’s something delightful about old-school train travel. Currently, I’m comfortably settled in a first-class carriage on the Intercités, gliding from Carcassonne to Bordeaux. I’ve been looking forward to this trip all week, and so far, it’s living up to … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Personal reflections, Slow Travel, Train Journeys, Travel | Tagged * Inter Cités, Carcassonne to Bordeaux, European Railways, First Class Travel, francais, France, French, French Countryside, Rail Adventures, Scenic Journeys, TGV, Train Travel, Travel, Travel Comfort, Voyage | 1 Comment

Nostalgia

Posted on January 29, 2025 by JJS

Every bar in France counter had this hard boiled egg holder together with a salt dispenser. I wonder why it disappeared. Dans chaque bar en France, le comptoir était équipé de ce porte-œufs durs accompagné d’un distributeur de sel. Je … Continue reading →

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Ma philosophie

Posted on January 18, 2025 by JJS

🇫🇷 Il est inutile de s’attarder sur des préoccupations sur lesquelles nous n’avons pas de prise, et qu’il est préférable de se concentrer sur ce que nous pouvons faire ici et maintenant. Il y a des choses qui dépendent de … Continue reading →