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Narbonne is another town in the south of France that is steeped in history. Full of gorgeous buildings, wide pavements and plane trees, the canal, coffee shops and little sun drenched squares. Sadly I sort of glossed over all of that on our recent trip because, well two words: “food” and “hall”. The Halles de Narbonne had been recommended to us as a must do on our trip to Narbonne, with
Carcassonne Every time we got close to anything vaguely resembling a bridge in this town I turned to Mr B and started singing “Sur le pont, Carcasonne” last week. Yes, I know it should be Avignon but where is the fun in that when you are in Carcassonne and not Avignon. I did the same on the way through Perpignan too Oh and in Narbonne It didn’t work with Lagrasse but that didn’t
Simple Ways to Brighten Up Your Home This is a partnered post The sun is getting brighter, the days are getting longer and the smell of freshly cut grass is in the air – spring is finally here! It is surprising how much happier you feel when things are a bit brighter, lighter and warmer, isn’t it? So, to coincide with sunlight pouring through an open window, why not
There isn’t a sign announcing Maison de la Roche but the directions say “if you get to the bins, you have gone too far, the wooden gates are just before it”. Wooden gates that simply say “27” on the Rue de Carcasonne in the pretty Languedoc village of Ferrals de Corbieres. Not wishing to knock on the wrong gates I jumped out of our hire car (picked up
Tips and Trends for Plus-Size Fashion Every year trends change, looks evolve and in comes a wave of fresh fashion. Here are some of the best fashion tips and tricks for plus size dresses, accessories and looks for 2017. Play with Bright colours The latest trend is bright colours, plus size clothes are now available in wide range of bright colours and patterns. With fashion shows witnessing different shades and
The perfect Caribbean Adventure The Caribbean Islands have always been an extremely popular destination for holidaymakers and adventurers alike, and it’s not hard to guess why. Known for the stretches of pearly white sands and crystal clear oceans, and of course, the history of pirates and treasure hunters of legend add to the beauty and mystery of the island nation. The beaches, coves, reefs, and rich history of the
Summer Fun In the Garden- For Kids and Adults Summer is just around the corner! That means sunshine and dry weather will allow you to actually finally be able to enjoy your back garden. Sometimes, a garden is all you need to entertain your children all summer long. Make sure that it is well equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable time. My first piece of advice if
On Saturday it felt like London was doing its best to show the world that nothing will ever stop it being the magnificent city that it is. The sky couldn’t have been any bluer, the blossom any more beautiful and the general vibe of the place was that this great city carries on. Respectfully mindful of recent events, but that nothing has changed. So it felt like
Thank goodness for Tesco this Mother’s Day Quite frankly. Buying for my mum on Mothers Day is an impossible task, I am sorry mum if you are reading this but you know when you hear people say “what do you buy the person who has everything?” it is my mum I see. I love her lots but seriously, buying presents for my mum is almost impossible. When I was little I could
How to keep dust and clutter at bay in 5 simple steps Houses get dusty no matter how thorough your cleaning schedule is, especially in the winter months when the heating is on max and all of your windows are closed. Sometimes it’s tempting to just let it build up and deal with it all in the spring but that’s not a healthy or realistic way to live. Another
Mistakes to avoid when selling your home There are a lot of smart steps that you can take when selling a home, but unfortunately there are also plenty of pitfalls. We’ve probably all heard or seen homes that should sell within a matter of weeks, but sit stagnant for months before the seller either gives up or makes a single decision that leads to a quick sale. Here
These bad boys seem to be everywhere at the moment, certainly on my Instagram feed so I thought I would have a go at them, you know me, I love a confectionery bandwagon to jump on. I also wanted to see if I could adapt a recipe for use with the Thermomix as so far I have only used mine for Thermomix recipes but know I can use