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
Living in a city, surrounded by buildings and masses of people often leaves you craving nature and quiet. I find nature, more than anything, can give you perspective in life and keep you grounded. I love to experience the changing of the seasons, the magic that lies in each of them. But in a city,… Continue reading SPRING IN THE CITY
I’m slowly realising how little time I have left here in Lyon, actually only three weeks today 😮 . I’m definitely going to make the most of those three weeks, and nothing is stopping me. Exept for one last exam on the 19th, the calendar is wide open to tick things off my Lyon to-do… Continue reading IN MY CALENDAR
I first discovered granola during my time in Ireland 5 years ago and it’s been my go-to breakfast ever since. But finding the perfect store-bought granola is tricky, either it’s not crunchy enough or it has raisins in it. And when you do find a really good one, it usually turns out to be pretty… Continue reading COCONUT + COCOA NIB GRANOLA
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