Just two days after returning from the north, I got up early once again to go west. It was a rainy morning in Lyon, so I was happy to leave, hoping for sun at the end of my journey. The bus ride was truly magical, the rainy weather left misty clouds hanging in the lush… Continue reading BORDEAUX – DAY I
The first thing you do is check the tidal calendar. In the morning and whenever you go out. And rightly so, it’s not something to mess with. Word of advice: Don’t go sitting in a bay without being extremely aware of the tides. Or you’ll end up climbing over the rocks to get out again,… Continue reading THE BRETON WAY
You never quite know what to expect on travels. I’ve been here before, I had a rough idea what I could do in the area. That there’s a pretty old town and a long beach. Now I understand what my geography teacher meant when he said he doesn’t want to return to places he’s been… Continue reading SAINT-MALO
Amsterdam is one of those cities where it’s really easy to find nice cafés, shops, etc. I still like to have neighbourhood guides, to have a rough idea of where to go and spend some time. So the adresses below are basically all the spots we visited that I can recommend, sorted into neighbourhoods. Plus… Continue reading WEEKEND IN AMSTERDAM – PART 2
As I mentioned in my last blog post, I went to Amsterdam for a workshop. Although I’ve seen plenty of pictures of Dutch buildings, canals and bikes, I didn’t quite know what to expect. What I love about a place is usually the atmosphere and that can be hard to capture in photos. I… Continue reading WEEKEND IN AMSTERDAM – PART 1
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