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Not all those who wander are lost, but I certainly am!
Tag: Cultural
Père Lachaise Cemetery
This is probably the most famous cemetery I’ve ever heard of that isn’t a war memorial. It’s the final resting place of some very famous people and thus draws in an incredible amount of tourists for a cemetery. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re planning to be in Paris!
Eat like a King: Must Try Foods in France
You have to eat while you travel, you might as well eat well! Check out my pick for the top 10 foods to try while you’re in France! It’s mostly sweets.
Taking Travel for Granted: A Response
Hello gentle readers, apologies if this article ends up being late, I’ve written it rather more quickly than the others in the hopes of being able to publish it this Tuesday. The reason for all this rush lays squarely on the shoulders of one… Continue Reading “Taking Travel for Granted: A Response”
The Burning of Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame de Paris is arguably the world’s most easily recognisable and well known cathedral. Having stood for almost a thousand years, the history of Notre-Dame is a rich and essential addition to the cultural knowledge of France, and is an integral part of its… Continue Reading “The Burning of Notre-Dame”
7 Weird Travel Foods
It doesn’t matter if you’re in Banff or Beijing, you need to eat. It’s something that I’ve often budgeted poorly for in my travels and something I need to improve on, but on the plus side that means I’ve encountered a few odd edibles!… Continue Reading “7 Weird Travel Foods”
Let’s Get Rid of Pay-Toilets Please!
I had the inspiration for this article while I was writing last Friday’s destination piece about Camden Market. Check it out if you haven’t already, it’s a little guide to one of my favourite places on earth. I love the shops, the products, the… Continue Reading “Let’s Get Rid of Pay-Toilets Please!”
Reasons to Leave Your Canadian Flag At Home
When I was nine, my parents insisted that I wear a Canadian flag pin when we went to Mexico. They explained to me that if we wore this we were less likely to be robbed, since Canadian dollars were worth less than American. I… Continue Reading “Reasons to Leave Your Canadian Flag At Home”
5 Things Canada Does Which England Might Want To Consider
I love Canada, and I love England, too. I’ve been blessed to live in both, and have had some wonderful experiences in each. That said, much like my previous post about things that I love about England, there are things that I found myself… Continue Reading “5 Things Canada Does Which England Might Want To Consider”
5 Things England Does Which Canada Might Want to Consider
Let’s face it, there are things that really irk us about our home country. That’s part of travelling’s double edged sword. You’ll be introduced to something wonderful, like how much easier it is to get around in England, or how in Paris you can… Continue Reading “5 Things England Does Which Canada Might Want to Consider”
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