Learning a language, Part II
The last post in this series focused on the first few steps of learning a language – specifically me learning the French language during my travels.…
John, Perpignan
I don’t think I’ll ever forget that feeling. Of being on the train from Barcelona and finally crossing the border back into France, reading the signs…
Geoffrey, Montpellier
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. That’s the philosophy that I like to try and subscribe to during my travels. And to do this…
Montpellier: A refreshing modernity
One of the great advantages and incentive to visit Europe and it’s countries is the history. The age of the place and it’s civilisations makes for…
Michel, Martigues
Most travel and touring occurs in major cities. It makes sense. These are usually the places where there are many local sights to see, history to…
Learning a language, Part I
As I’ve mentioned many times before in previous articles, my main aim of this journey is to learn more about the world through different cultures and…
Florian, Marseille
There needs to be a fair bit of luck when traveling. Particularly when traveling for a long period of time, even the most organised of traveler…
Getting a taste of the arts
Arts and culture belong to Marseille this year. In 2013 it is the Culture Capital of Europe and as a result it plays host to a…
Couch to couch 