Category Archives: France

The week that was – 06/2025

Posted on February 9, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 Time certainly flies—perhaps because I keep myself quite busy. This past week was no exception, packed with unexpected twists, delightful reunions, and a touch of American culture to round it all off. A week ago, a train cancellation forced … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A quiet escape to the Cité

Posted on January 10, 2025 by JJS
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