Relatively new here but I endeavour to travel short and long distances. And of course share my weird experiences with the masses.
The towns of Saint Martin de Bréhal, Bréhal and Coudeville sur Mer, share a stretch of golden sands north of Granville on the west coast of la Manche. The area is renowned for it’s shellfish, especially mussels and oysters. This particular beach is home to a few of these ocean farms, whose traditional methods stretch back generations. The environment is perfect for a plethora of … Continue reading Snapshots#26: Plage Saint Martin de Bréhal
Before the exciting second lockdown, I was able to manage a couple of little coastal adventures. This one is Pointe du Hoc, outside of Criqueville-en-Bessin.
Pointe du Hoc for me is one of the reminders of the importance of the Normandy coastline in the 20th century. It is the littered ruins of structures both on and offshore alongside reels of barbed wire. It is pretty incredible how much history is in the ground here, yet it’s so easy to forget. Continue reading Snapshots #25: Pointe Du Hoc
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Annoville Dunes, a nature reserve hidden on the west coast of the Manche Peninsular! Continue reading Snapshots #24: Annoville Dunes
Another local adventure with my camera, this time venturing to La Fosse Arthour! Continue reading Snapshots #23: La Fosse Arthour
Now that restrictions have started to wane and normality is starting to return to Europe, I took the opportunity to take my new car out on the road and drive down to the friend’s place in Burgundy. I’ve been familiarising myself with the local towns and places around me here in Normandy and have become quite used to the flat landscape, deep lush greens of … Continue reading 5 Days in Bourgogne
This #Traveltuesday is brought to you by a soaked to the skin photographer who thought it was a fabulous idea to go to the beach during a storm and now wear fully waterproof clothing… However, it was a good idea as the photos I got were absolutely stunning and I will be sharing those in my next snapshots post! How’s the weather where you are? … Continue reading Ducey, Ville Étape
Welcome back to #traveltuesday, with me your host Briony-Molly. All jokes aside, being a local tourist has really made me value the part of France I live in. I am sharing with you the highs and lows the best and the better places in Normandy. Today’s post we are looking at one of my favourite spots year-round – Domfront. *** A Brief History … Continue reading The Amazing History of Domfront
Normally I do not mix work with politics, but living in Normandy means I am surrounded by history from ancient to modern, and it would be wrong of me to not share! So today’s post may get a bit political and topical so please remember the opinions viewed are my own and all facts will have sources and references at the end of the post! … Continue reading D-Day: Why Do We Remember?
I’m back with another #TravelTuesday post!! Things are still a bit hairy in the world, but we can still have fun. I am a daydreamer and love to plan out the impossible and maybe someday I’ll do it. I managed to live in Canada for 2 years and also get a Postgrad. Things may seem impossible, but if you truly want them, they will happen. … Continue reading Why Travel to La Baie de Mont Saint Michel?
Bruges has been a popular spot in my holiday history, and this is why… Continue reading 5 Reasons You Should Visit Bruges
