In the footsteps of Amélie. A day in Paris.

Why should a 62 year old, who had never visited Paris before, decide to use a 18 year old film to dictate his first day there?
Steev’s Guide to Airbnb for Oldies!

I have learnt to be creative with limited cooking facilities (good job I like Pot Noodle!)
Thoughts about being “the stranger” – some nights at La Parenthese – Etterbeek

“Without language, do we all become closer?”
Will diverticular disease be the end of my travelling?

Now I know that bowel health is not a particularly sexy topic to be writing a blog post about, but …
A “Wings of Desire” day in Berlin.

“What is wrong with peace that its inspiration doesn’t endure?”
More views from Packie’s Bar.

“You can put up with almost anything when you know you have Donegal to come back to.”
Travelling as an Introvert

“Travel can be one of the most rewarding forms of introspection.” – Lawrence Durrell
How NOT to spend a day in Brussels.

So my first tip, if getting a bus anywhere you don’t know CHECK THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL!
The view from Packie’s Bar – 1

“Is the door open? Then I’m open …”
Dark Tourism? A Visit to Huy Citadel

Inspired by another blog. The dark side of Huy’s past.
