Back in the UK — But Not for Long
It’s been a few weeks since I updated this blog. I left France in mid-November and returned to the UK. Although I was born here, I don’t consider tRead More…
10 Things to See and Do in Neuvic, France
Neuvic is a small town in Corrèze, France. If you want to spend some time in the French countryside, Neuvic should be right up your street and there Read More…
How to Travel Cheaply in Europe (Top Travel Tips)
There are lots of ways to travel cheaply in Europe. I know, I’ve been doing it for a few years. There’s nothing to stop you doing it too. Seriously! TRead More…
La Chapelle de Pennacorn: A Place of Reverence Among the Trees
La Chapelle de Pennacorn (Penacorn Chapel) is a small chapel located in the woods near Neuvic, France. Despite its modest size, La Chapelle de PennacoRead More…
Bonfire Night in Britain: Have You Ever Wondered What It’s All About?
Today is November 5th. It’s Bonfire Night in Britain. Elsewhere in the world, it’s just a normal day. I haven’t been in Britain for Bonfire Night iRead More…
Whisky Hanging from Cards: What’s That All About?
I went to the supermarket today and saw something I’ve never seen before. A stand of glass hip flasks full of whisky being sold attached to cards. I dRead More…
Would You Pay to Rent a German Dungeon?
No! I’m not going to rent a German Dungeon and live in it for a month. Absolutely not. The idea does not appeal to me at all but I was amazed when I rRead More…
When I Go Walking I’m Sometimes Surprised by the Things I Find
I’ve been in France for around two weeks now and most of the days have been cloudy and grey. There’s been a lot of rain. The weather here is very dRead More…
Tell Me Why I Don’t Like Mondays (In France)
To say I don’t like Mondays in France would be somewhat overstating the fact. I gave this blog post its “Tell Me Why” title because it amuses me. I loRead More…
You Can Buy Snails at the Supermarket! Who Knew?
I always knew people eat snails in France but, until today, I had no idea it was possible to buy snails from a French supermarket. I presumed snails wRead More…