France Travel Stories Travel Articles
To Europe and Beyond #7: Boulogne, France, Part I – Boulogne, France
A long boring drive gives Ian time to ponder what France means to him, and the psychology of British holidaymakers.
To Europe and Beyond #8: Boulogne, France, Part II – Boulogne, France
Here he is, he is here, and with a lil' bit of sunshine bang the starter's gun for sightseeing and life-living.
To Europe and Beyond #5: Crepes of Calais – France
After a celebrity-induced epiphany, Ian treads the fine line between euphoria and absolute madness. Such is the power of French crepes.
To Europe and Beyond #6: Calais, France – Calais, France
The urge for normality creeps in - to be home, to have a proper job, a routine - but instead this old dog learns some new tricks... like gorging itself silly.
To Europe and Beyond #4: The Pleasant Streets of Calais – Calais, France
Ian was just wandering the streets of Calais, pondering his next move, when all of a sudden he embarked on a frivolous little rant.
To Europe and Beyond #3: Why Britain is Such a Weird Place – France
On the long drive to Dover Ian offers his very honest opinions of "Ol Blighty". But don't worry, he promises to get off his political soapbox and take us sight-seeing after Calais.
Tour of Duty: An art pilgrimage in southern Europe #7: Walking the Van Gogh trail – Arles, France
Despite frustration and French strikes, this time Neville didn't miss the bus to Arles, Vincent Van Gogh's former home.
So a Glaswegian Talks German to a Dutchwoman Part 2 of 2 – France, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Luxembo
Natives beware: Scott and his friends confused foreign languages all over Europe back in 2001, and are plotting to return.
So a Glaswegian Talks German to a Dutchwoman Part 1 of 2 – France, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Luxembo
Natives beware: Scott and his friends confused foreign languages all over Europe back in 2001, and are plotting to return.
So a Glaswegian Talks German to a Dutchwoman Part 2 of 2 – France, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Luxembo
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