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I'm going where the sun keeps shining, through the pouring rain.
Going where the weather suits my clothes.

Banking off of the northeast winds, sailing on a summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone.

Henry Nilsson

The Whiny Wino

Whenever I mentioned I was going to Bordeaux, the response was almost automatic… “You must visit the Cité du Vin!” The what? Apparently,...

Joanna

Feb 168 min read

In my last post, I talked about what I really love ( and don’t love ) about Paris… but really, what I should have done was sum it all up...

Joanna

Feb 156 min read

I caught the train from Soissons to Paris on Sunday morning, with Matthew. He was a sweetheart and stayed with me as I navigated the...

Joanna

Feb 1510 min read

I know I blether on and on and on about the cold, but it’s a major contributing factor into why I leave Canada in the winter. Sure,...

Joanna

Feb 96 min read

We did manage to eventually escape Colmar in our vehicle… but not until later on in the afternoon. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t as...

Joanna

Feb 77 min read

So I left Middelburg… I was pretty sad to say goodbye to Tom and Merel, especially after reconnecting after all this time. 25 years is a...

Joanna

Feb 66 min read

Crossing the border from France into Belgium was surprisingly easy… yet tremendously nerve racking at the same time. There was a simple...

Joanna

Apr 8, 20227 min read

D-Day would be the decisive blow required for the liberation of Europe. Bravery, determination and overwhelming firepower would allow the...

Joanna

Apr 3, 20225 min read

What to wear in France? Every single piece of clothing I have packed is not going to be good enough. Not good enough for Paris, anyway. ...

Joanna

Mar 26, 20224 min read

Paris has been a dream of my aunt's since she was a little girl. On numerous occasions, she has envisioned herself standing in complete...

Joanna

Mar 22, 20222 min read