The news that the oldest comic in Britain, the Dandy has published the final printed edition today was probably greeted with whimsical nostalgia by many throughout these islands. I have to admit it was not my favourite comic, but principal characters such as Desperate Dan and Korky the Cat were still major personalities of growing [...]
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Ile d’Aix; A Little Peace of France
Before I get slaughtered for my proofreading, the title of this post is a deliberate play on words and not merely a typo. Ile d’Aix is located in the Poitou-Charentes maritime region of France and at least at the time I visited in September was very peaceful indeed. Stepping off the late afternoon ferry which [...]
Rochefort, France – Visiting Hermione; an old friend
It’s been 12 months since I visited the site where the frigate Hermione is being constructed in Rochefort. A great deal has happened to both of us in this time and seeing her again was to be one of the highlights of this trip to Poitou-Charentes. She is now floating; a few months ago she [...]
Postcards from Angoulême; French Comic Strip City
The Poitou-Charentes region of France is dotted with great little towns and villages, even the cities have a small town feel. Exploring is enjoyable, there often seems to be a surprise on every corner and Angoulême is not any exception. Built on a plateau the medieval city has some impressive Romanesque architecture including the Ville [...]
Reconstructing L’Hermione – Building a Dream
There are some projects that when first encountered appear extremely impressive, but when the details become apparent it is difficult to imagine anybody even conceiving it. The construction of the Hermione in the attractive coastal town of Rochefort is one such endeavour. The original Hermione was constructed in just eleven months in 1779. One year [...]
Île de Ré – French Pleasure Island
There are some places ideally suited to taking at a slow pace, idly wandering around the sites whether they are small picturesque villages, stunning harbours and beaches, vineyards or even lighthouses. The island of Île de Ré in the French Charente-Maritime region and fits the bill for this laid back way of life perfectly. The whole [...]
La Rochelle, France; Flirting with Luxury Travel
Being the kind of traveller that is happy to sleep in a tent or hammock somewhere in a wilderness, yet know I have slept in worse places five star boutique hotels maybe considered a little out of my league. It is surprising how easy it is to adapt to huge, comfortable beds, private showers that [...]
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