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A Day in Gordes

Catching an early train from Marseille, I swapped the sea breeze for the hills of Provence. By mid-morning I was in Gordes, a village that seems to balance…

Summer time Mocha – July 2025

Mocha is a little doggy from Shanghai, China. Twelve years after her rescue from living in a park in Pudong, she’s living the high life in Torquay, South…

Summer time in South Devon

Last July I spent three weeks at Mum’s in Torquay, a stretch of time that felt like a proper pause. Nothing overplanned, just easy days strung together. We…

Paignton Beach

Paignton Pier sits in the haze of a warm afternoon, the smell of chips and seaweed drifting along the promenade. Down on the sand, the little ice cream…

The Eiffel Tower Through the Seasons

July 2024 – June 2025. The Eiffel Tower stands as a timeless symbol of Paris, each season bestowing its own unique charm upon this iconic monument. As I…

Saturday in the 12th Arrondissemen

I spent a delightful Saturday exploring the 12th arrondissement of Paris, focusing on the vibrant markets around Rue Algerie. The atmosphere was lively, with both covered and outdoor…