There are certain places around the world, where you feel like time has stood still. Carcassonne in the south of France is one such place. Now the town centre itself may not seem overly special, …
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It’s always nice to finish a trip on a high note. At the tale end of my month in France in 2019, I was staying in the southern city of Perpignan. With not much planned …
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Whenever I’m travelling somewhere, I can’t help but take note of places I may want to visit next time. That’s how the town of Beziers fell on my radar at least. My previous trip through …
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Ever worry that a big name destination isn’t going to live up to the hype? That’s how I felt before visiting Avignon in the South of France. Up there with the likes of Marseille and …
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The South of France really is the region that keeps on giving thanks to towns like Narbonne. Just back from France’s Mediterranean coast, the town is another gem in Occitanie that’s not yet overrun by …
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During my visits to Belgium, each time I looked at the map for trip ideas, one city kept drawing my eye. And it wasn’t a Belgian city. No, my eye kept crawling just across the …
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Travel long enough and you should realise that not all cities need to dazzle you with attractions. Sometimes all it takes is a vibe, especially in a foreign country. At least that’s how I felt …
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Being so into travel, I often have a mental image of a place before I visit. Whether I’ve seen photos or read about a destination, I have an inkling of what’s in store for me. …
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On a big trip, sometimes convenience is as good a reason as any to stop somewhere. That’s what brought me to the twin towns of Tarascon and Beaucaire at least. During my trip through the …
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As beautiful and amazing as visiting it is, France isn’t really a cheap destination for travellers. Marseille, the second biggest city in France, shouldn’t be any exception then. My challenge was making my visit to …