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Discovering the world

Travel is a bit like cooking. Everyone does it but in different ways.

Some are pleased with tourist packages, just as they buy ready-made meals. Others are adventurers and create extraordinary dishes or trips that ordinary people don’t. You may want to specialize in a particular cuisine, country or travel style.

There are curious jacks of all trades who explore unfamiliar flavors but also appreciate familiar ones.

I’m in that category, and with my blog I want to share with you everything I’ve learned about travel over the decades. I’ve travelled as a child, a businessman, a customer, a steward, a hiker, a cruiser, a tour leader, a backpacker, a VIP, etc. The spectrum of my experience is vast. Sharing it with others on this blog is my main goal.

In this section, I share my travel stories, as well as practical tips and plenty of maps to help you find your way around.

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        Return from Scotland to Paris by Train and Ferry via Amsterdam

        Return from Scotland to Paris by Train and Ferry via Amsterdam

        Travel from Edinburgh to Paris differently: first-class train, overnight ferry crossing for a mini-cruise between Newcastle and Amsterdam.
        What Five Years at SkyTeam Taught Me About Airline Alliances

        What Five Years at SkyTeam Taught Me About Airline Alliances

        Five years at SkyTeam convinced me that airline alliances bring people closer and transcend borders, far beyond mere business.
        The Espresso Riviera Rome – Marseille: a Vintage Train to Experience

        The Espresso Riviera Rome – Marseille: a Vintage Train to Experience

        I experienced the fantastic Expresso Riviera, the vintage luxury train from Marseille to Rome, which is returning in summer 2026!
        Paris – Berlin by Day Train: My ICE Review

        Paris – Berlin by Day Train: My ICE Review

        From Paris to Berlin by ICE: 8 hours of high-speed travel. Discover my review, my tips, and what could still be improved.
        Berlin–Paris Night Train: Why the Nightjet Was Discontinued

        Berlin–Paris Night Train: Why the Nightjet Was Discontinued

        I tested the Nightjet between Berlin and Paris. A full experience review and an explanation for the disappearance of this European night train.
        Paris – Portsmouth via Le Havre before a transatlantic crossing

        Paris – Portsmouth via Le Havre before a transatlantic crossing

        Travelogue from Paris to Portsmouth via Le Havre, with practical tips to enjoy the Channel crossing and visit the cities
        Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

        Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

        Discover our day-by-day Queen Mary 2 crossing between Southampton and New York — itinerary, practical tips, and onboard experiences
        Paris–Berlin night train: what is European Sleeper really worth?

        Paris–Berlin night train: what is European Sleeper really worth?

        Paris–Berlin night train: my review of European Sleeper. Comfort, cabins, prices: a promising experience, but still room for improvement.
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