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Paris Challenge: Stage 4
As I headed for the northeast arrondissements, I found the most delightful green corridor called Coulée Verte René-Dumont. This 2.8mi...
Feb 4, 20242 min read


Paris Challenge: Boulangeries
Butter-laden Croissants, baguettes, their crusts crackling invitingly when pressed, complex sourdough, hot pain au chocolates, and...
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Progress: 60% of Paris
33rd Tree Planted It has been two weeks since I last did a proper workout (not counting "bend" which really is just working on...
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Paris Challenge: Stage 3
As I left Les Invalides, I strolled down an esplanade lined with elegant low-rise buildings with gorgeous French windows, wooden...
Jan 29, 20243 min read


Paris Challenge: Great Mosque of Paris
The Grand Mosque is a centre for Paris' large Muslim communities. Opened in 1926, the mosque was designed by Maurice Tranchant de Lunel,...
Jan 28, 20241 min read


Progress: 40% of Paris
32nd Tree Planted Well, its been a very quiet week exercise-wise due to my GP banning me from lifting weights or doing anything that...
Jan 28, 20241 min read


Progress: 20% of Paris
31st Tree Planted A dalliance around the supermarket earned me this milestone today. I wouldn't normally go to the supermarket on a...
Jan 21, 20241 min read


Paris Challenge: Stage 2
Heading west, I entered Bois de Boulogne, a large public park that used to be the former royal hunting grounds. The park is the remnant...
Jan 21, 20242 min read


Paris Challenge: Nighttime in Paris
Paris is most beautiful at night. Paris is most beautiful in the rain. As the streetlamps flicker on and the bars and cafés come alive,...
Jan 20, 20241 min read


Paris Challenge: Stage 1
In the centre of the Île de France region is Paris, the capital of France and one of Europe's most beautiful cities. When I think of...
Jan 18, 20243 min read


Amalfi Coast Challenge: Stage 7
Cutting across the Sorrentine Peninsula, I arrive in Sorrento, my final destination. Overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sorrento is a laid...
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Progress: 100% of Amalfi Coast
30th Tree Planted Despite the fact that I prefer to exercise in the morning, I had an overwhelming need to snooze after breakfast; and...
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Amalfi Coast Challenge: Villa Jovis
In AD 27, tired of the constant scheming in Rome, the emperor Tiberius packed up and headed to his villa on the isle of Capri. Free from...
Jan 15, 20241 min read


Progress: 80% of Amalfi Coast
29th Tree Planted The fatigue seems to have passed - despite having a massive case load this week. Today was my first day off and I...
Jan 14, 20241 min read


Amalfi Coast Challenge: Stage 6
Perched up in the hills overlooking the sea is the very popular town of Positano. The pastel coloured buildings spilling down the hills...
Jan 10, 20243 min read


Progress: 60% of Amalfi Coast
28th Tree Planted Friday I did my favourite Low Impact Dance workout (release 03). I love the music, the moves, and of course Meno. 20...
Jan 8, 20241 min read


Amalfi Coast Challenge: Fiordo di Furore
The Amalfi coast has beaches, grottoes, natural harbours, and secluded bays; what most people don't know is that it also had a fjord!....
Jan 4, 20241 min read


Amalfi Coast Challenge: Stage 5
Conca dei Marini is a small town of less than 700 people. It is mostly known for two things: the Emerald Grotto and the Santa Rosa...
Jan 4, 20242 min read


Amalfi Coast Challenge: Atrani
The village of Atrani precariously perches under the shadow of a large forested cliff. Its shoelace streets and alleys twist up the cliff...
Jan 2, 20241 min read


Amalfi Coast Challenge: Stage 4
Amalfi is a popular tourist destination located at the foot of Monte Cerreto. It was an important town between the 9th and 11th...
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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