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Μασσαλία / Massalia

🇫🇷 Tous les chemins mènent à Marseille, oh fan de chichourle ! Bon, c’est vrai, je suis né à Paris, dans un quartier bien propret du 8ᵉ… mais ça, mon ami, c’est juste pour la carte d’identité. En vrai, j’ai … Continue reading

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Pardi, qu’es aquò ?!

🇬🇧 This post is only available in French, because honestly, I don’t think it can be translated — it’s basically one big play on words with a baguette in hand. 🇫🇷 L’autre jour, voilà que notre chère amie anglaise Julia … Continue reading

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De feu, d’avions et de plumes

🇫🇷 Aujourd’hui, c’est un drôle de jour. Pas un jour comme les autres. Un jour où le soleil tape comme s’il voulait tout cramer — et il faut croire qu’il a réussi : à quelques kilomètres d’ici, un feu gigantesque … Continue reading

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Confessions of a diet Mojito monk

🇬🇧 As I sit poolside this Monday morning under a sun that clearly thinks it’s auditioning for the role of “Giant Cosmic Hairdryer,” one thing is clear: I need a drink. Not that kind of drink — don’t panic, I’m … Continue reading

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Last night in Singapore (sort of)

🇬🇧 How a TV program, a couch and a craving led to a Southeast Asian daydream 🥟 Last night, somewhere between the news and a late-night yogurt I didn’t need, I found myself watching a French TV program about Singapore. … Continue reading

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Opération Toulouse

🇫🇷 Entre peloton, shopping et bouchons Aujourd’hui, mission spéciale : convoyage vers l’aéroport de Toulouse. L’avion de notre amie Leslie ne décolle qu’en fin d’après-midi, mais elle a des projets. Et pas des moindres. D’abord, elle veut voir Toulouse (ce … Continue reading

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The great French juggling act

🇬🇧 A summer of strategic scheduling 🍓Chapter 1: The Departure of the Famous “Bande Anglaise”Three-quarters of Carole’s legendary childhood crew – the infamous Bande Anglaise – have just boarded their respective flights back to England and Belgium this afternoon. The … Continue reading

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The week that was 28-2025

🇬🇧 Wimbledon, wine and weather warnings A Totally Average Week, Apparently I suppose it’s been a fairly average week. You know, the usual: 40-degree heat, central heating on full blast, three airport runs, five women in tow at the market, … Continue reading

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🎓 Villanova

🇬🇧 50 years later, still fitting (just about) Some people celebrate milestones with champagne. Others with a trip down memory lane.Me? I celebrate with a brand-new Villanova University T-shirt delivered by my ever-cheerful postman this morning. Now, let’s be clear:This … Continue reading

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The month that was – June 2025

A laid-back and witty take on summer heat, pool therapy, doctor-approved laziness, and a June that vanished faster than ice in rosé.
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