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Colmar, a picture-perfect French-Germanic gem in the Alsatian Grand-East

Colmar, Alsace, France

Some might say that the best travel experiences are those that happen by chance, or by a decision you make on a whim.  Chance took me to Alsace, where I visited the picturesque and picture-perfect little town of Colmar…

Barcelona: charming and not (yet) overcrowded places worth a visit

In a city so popular as Barcelona, seething with tourists coming from every corner of the globe, it is getting more difficult to find spots, I would not dare say off-the-beaten-track, but places where you can still…

Happy 3rd birthday, love of my life

My little boy turned 3. He received loads of birthday wishes and so did I. Amongst the most recurring comments I heard and read, there was that the classic statement of how time flies, or how they just grow too…

Coconut oil: why this exotic all-purpose staple is a winner

In fairness, I think I must start off with an important disclaimer: I am obsessed with all things-coconut, so to speak. Long before discovering coconut oil, I was already enticed by its exocit flavour and smell. I loved adding…

Remote working: Perks, downsides, myths and other minor thoughts

I would not categorically affirm that the willingness to work remotely comes with age, although it is true that when I was in my twenties I could endure long commutes and deal with packed public transport and angry, tired-looking…