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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 →

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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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Home sweet home (or maybe not?) 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on October 5, 2024 by JJS

🇬🇧 Just touched down from our Spanish escapade on Thursday late afternoon. Malaga to Toulouse – smooth as butter, and believe it or not, Volotea actually landed us ahead of schedule. Shocking, considering I’ve usually faced delays longer than a … Continue reading →

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