Stories and articles – immerse yourself & learn through the experiences of others.
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04, 2025
Ten reasons to get lost in France in 2025: Off the beaten path
Ten reasons to get lost in France in 2025
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04, 2025
A Will and a Way on Foot Across France: Jennifer Andrewes took a leap—literally
In 2020, I was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s, a progressive condition linked to declining dopamine levels, affecting movement and motivation. My neurologist told me I might have five good able-bodied years ahead of me. I was upset. I was angry. I was anxious. I was depressed. But I was determined not to let it get me. I was young. I had a family, a career, a life, plans.
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06, 2024
Inspirational women: Meet Jennifer Andrewes — a 2500km walk July to October 2024
Join NZ-based writer & pilgrim Jennifer Andrewes living with early-onset Parkinson’s, as she walks 2,500km (Canterbury to Rome) on the historic Via Francigena route (England, France, Switzerland, and Italy in 110 days - July to October 2024)
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12, 2023
Reminiscing about Provence in Autumn: My favorite time of year
Provence in autumn is my favorite time of year. The perfect temperature & villages are still open but its calm after a busy tourist season.
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12, 2023
France: Living like locals
France: Living like locals - Or could we? A fluent former French teacher, my husband a deer in headlights after basic greetings. So - We chose Nice, to call home.
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10, 2023
France on Foot: meeting others and myself
France on Foot: There were predominantly French people on this trail - a plus to be immersed in the language. Of course, the experience is to detach and reconnect with yourself. I had ample time to do just that.
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01, 2023
France at its Electric Best: Advice from Australia
We'd planned a grand European adventure in 2020, but Covid killed it. So when the borders reopened we reactivated for 2022.
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08, 2022
Provence Dream Tour: Exclusive member offers – December 2022 & May and June 2023 – carefree elegant travel
Exclusive and wonderful - two tiny group tours to Provence - Dec'22 & May/June'23 - carefree elegant travel - 6 guests Max
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04, 2022
A walk near Puyricard: Aix and surrounds
Puyricard, a cute little countryside town 15 mins outside of Aix-en-Provence. A walking English lesson turns into a beautiful countryside walk and a typical French lunch.
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12, 2021
Christmas in France: the magic of Parisian ice skating-rinks
Contrary to previous years, it’s not the Eiffel Tower but the Grand Palais which has hosted one of the biggest, and most beautiful French skating rinks this winter in Paris.
