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Things to Do in Carcassonne: A Local’s Guide Beyond the Walls
Most people come to Carcassonne for one thing: the Cité, that impossibly perfect medieval fortress you’ve seen in photographs. And they’re right to. But here’s what I’ve learned living here — visitors who only see the walls miss most of what makes this place worth staying for. The lake, the…
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Falling in love with London – again and again
It’s mid-October, and London is having one of those strange, warm days that still carries a trace of fog. The kind where the sun keeps trying to break through but takes its time. This morning I went for a run on Hampstead Heath. I hadn’t been in years, and I…
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When Plans Fall Through, the City Steps In
London has a reputation for being an expensive city, but I keep finding ways to enjoy it for little or nothing. The trick, I think, is to stay curious—and to accept that things won’t always go to plan. Take the other day. I’d queued at the English National Opera for…
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Day 4 – A Castle View and the Weight of Things
I arrived in Gien this afternoon, tired — not from the distance, but from the weight of my pack. It’s a beautiful walk in theory, following the Loire’s curves, but today it felt like effort rather than ease. I realise more and more how much the heaviness of what I…
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Day 3 – Germigny-des-Prés to Sully-sur-Loire
I set off from Germigny under a sky that couldn’t decide if it wanted to be cloudy or bright. Thankfully, it leaned toward the latter. The air was cooler, the light softer — the kind of weather that makes you want to wander, even with a backpack on. The first…
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Day 2- From Jargeau to Germigny-des-Prés, Between Stories, Steps and Stillness
After a peaceful night under canvas near the river, I woke up to a cool morning breeze. It was still light out at 9:14pm the night before when I curled up in my tent with a book, lantern hanging above me, and the sound of distant conversations from a neighbouring…
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Day 1 – Walking to Slow Down
22 kilometers. A tent. A plate of andouille. And a tired, happy smile. Today was the first day of my walk. Not a walk for performance or records—but something quieter. A different kind of challenge. The kind that starts in the body but really plays out in the mind. The…
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One Week to Go: A Tent, a Quest, and a Quiet Kind of Excitement
I’m one week away from leaving for France. I’m not starting the walk straight away—but now that it’s getting close, I’ve realised something: I still have to buy almost all the gear. Right now, I’ve only got the tent. Which, I suppose, is a solid start. Next week I should…
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10 Smart Ways I Use AI to Run My Airbnb Business (Beyond Guest Messaging)
When most people think about AI for Airbnb hosting, they imagine it’s just about replying faster to guests. But honestly, that’s only scratching the surface. AI has become one of my favourite tools to simplify tasks, make better decisions, and add creativity to my hosting business. It’s like having a…
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A Different Kind of Challenge: Learning to Walk, Learning to Slow Down
Last night, I sat down and mapped out my next adventure. A walking route. Nothing extreme—about 80 kilometers over five days. I made it deliberately gentle. This isn’t about pushing my physical limits. It’s not about endurance. It’s about something else. A different kind of challenge. A mental one. The…