As a hobby, I practice Shiatsu, a form of massage therapy from Japan. My Shiatsu school here in Paris, Toshiatsu, organised a seminar that took place in a beautiful Tibetan temple in Normandy over the Easter weekend.
Shiatsu in Normandy
Author: Le Flâneur
Britanny
I took a week off from work at the end of April, and travelled along Brittany’s northern coast by bike. Due to its isolation, Britanny has kept a distinct Celtic heritage. Thanks to the abundance of beautiful beaches, Britanny often finds itself in competition with the Côte d’Azur region in southern France for the title of France’s favorite holiday destination. If I had to choose my favourite region in France, Brittany would be it!
Travel Ideas for 2020
This will probably be a work-in-progress article for a while, a place to stock my travel ideas for Year 2020.
Narbonne
Narbonne is called the eldest daughter of Rome in Gaul (the ancient name for France), because of its early association with the Romans, long before the rest of Gaul was conquered and incorporated into the Roman Empire.
Carcassonne
Having read the best-selling novel “Labyrinth” by the British writer Kate Mosse, I was really hyped about Carcassonne and its ancient citadel. It was the highlight of my trip to Occitanie.
Cordes sur Ciel
I found Cordes sur Ciel almost by accident. While wandering around in Albi, I spotted a bus with the destination blind saying “Cordes sur Ciel” — and I thought, “sur Ciel”? Like, in the sky? My curiosity got the better of me, and I was on a bus heading to Cordes sur Ciel before I knew it.
Albi
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Albi is a beautiful medieval town. Not so far from Toulouse, roughly 1 hr away by train, Albi feels like a smaller version of Toulouse, with the signature pinky-coloured brick constructions everywhere.
Toulouse
Even with the slightly chilly winds in March, it was hard not to fall in love with Toulouse. Walking through its street was like journeying back into the medieval era.
Chinatown in Paris
Paris has several neighbourhoods with a concentration of Asian communities. But the Chinatown in the 13th arrondissement is the most extensive one in terms of size and scope.
Summertime in Paris
It’s summertime in Paris. The days are longer, and the streets are full of festivities. A fleeting moment of joy and sunshine... A rare moment where people in Paris are generally in a good mood.
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