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Not so much a happy ending

Amsterdam - The Netherlands Now bear with me as I try to take travel writing into the realm of work. Not that bullshit, social media, views driven, paid for by some crappy product you’ve never wanted or needed so that you can try and tell me how great Bali is while wearing a beautifully fitted …

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On October 22, 2024October 19, 2024 By trig94In EuropeLeave a comment
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Allez les Bleus, oh wait. Part II

Marseille to Paris - France Marseille had been a great success. Rut was more than happy to watch Argentina beat Wales for her first international rugby match and I got to see England scrape past Fiji with yet another far from impressive display. Still, both our teams had won, and we boarded the train to …

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On November 29, 2023November 28, 2023 By trig94In Europe1 Comment
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Allez les Bleus, oh wait. Part I

Lille to Marseille - France The story begins in Lille, a city that appeared notoriously difficult to get accommodation six months in advance, and one that did I didn’t have high expectations of. Five married guys and I were visiting for the final group stages of the Rugby World Cup, and somehow it fell on …

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On November 7, 2023November 8, 2023 By trig94In EuropeLeave a comment
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The Brigadier

Isle of Skye - United Kingdom It’s 1995 and I’m with Pa back at one of my favourite spots as a young boy, Beacon Hill. The country park is huge, sitting high and proud above the Leicestershire countryside with large slabs of ancient volcanic rock to traverse and explore that I did with gusto and …

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On October 31, 2023October 5, 2023 By trig94In EuropeLeave a comment

But what about the batteries?

Val Thorens - France So much time has passed that I can't actually remember the last time I went skiing for a whole week, but I’m guessing it’s around 17 years. Sure, I’ve had the odd day here and there but finding the time for a whole week hasn’t materialised because no matter how much …

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On March 8, 2023 By trig94In EuropeLeave a comment

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