because life's too short
because life's too short
Not the most exciting of starts to a day on the GR10 with lots of, albeit quiet, roadwork. However, it improves rapidly once this is left behind and ends in dramatic high mountain scenery.
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The attractive old town of Saint-Leonard de Noblet in the Haute Vienne of France has its origins in an interesting saint and later became an important stop on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostelle in Spain.
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On a sunny day in June 1944, a rogue SS unit carried out one of the worst atrocities of World War II when they razed the little town of Oradour-sur-Glane, France, to the ground, killing 642 people.
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On a recent visit, Limoges proves a surprisingly interesting place to spend some time.
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The title for my article Smoke on the Water, Fire in the Sky came from the Deep Purple song Smoke on the Water which is found on the 1972 album Machinehead.
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There is no denying the beauty of Patagonia but a recent visit left me with mixed feelings.
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Trusted Housesitters is one of those wonderful concepts that could only work in the internet age. A world wide community of people who house and pet sit for free, the only monetary thing being the £89 a year membership to list either yourself or your house.
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The Valdes Peninsula lies on the Atlantic coast of Argentina and is home to large breeding numbers of Southern Right whales and Magellanic penguins, as well as more permanent resident wildlife. A UNESCO site with easy access, it offers the best marine wildlife viewing in the country.
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There are very many beautiful areas of Patagonia and a car allows you to explore at leisure and stop where you like. The following are some of our favorite drives from a recent 3 month trip to Chile and Argentina.
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As scenic as Torres del Paine in Chile? Tick! More accessible? Tick! Cool town? Tick! With stunning scenery and the perfect 2 day circuit suitable for even inexperienced walkers, the Fitzroy massif in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, is a rewarding destination.
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