Itchy Feet and Titchy Feet

A travel blog that focuses on the things that most people miss or dont care about.

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Hi, I’m Paul. This isn’t your typical travel blog — you won’t find me waxing lyrical about “hidden gems” or rating hotel pillows. What you will find is an honest account of dragging my family around the world: the bizarre things that catch my eye, the stories that probably shouldn’t be told, and the general chaos that comes with travelling with me. Think of it as a holiday diary, written by someone who notices the weird stuff.

Tag: France

  • The grey cliffs of Dover. Day 4 of the Road trip to The Low Countries

    The grey cliffs of Dover. Day 4 of the Road trip to The Low Countries

    I always end up thinking about how I want to live a better life and be a better person that looks after himself, and those around him, a little better.

  • Day 9 – Tour de France

    Day 9 – Tour de France

    I set off nice and early, convinced that if I got myself on the road, I wouldn’t spend all day in the car and would be able to walk the Normandy beaches that evening and enjoy a nice meal for a change. Just out of the hotel car park, I had to stop pretty much…

  • Day 8 – Sunday Funday

    Day 8 – Sunday Funday

    I woke up all confused in a bed, my head a little foggy after my handful of beers. The sound of heavy rain hitting the bonnet of my car made me smile as I was in a motel and not a tent.  I had forgotten to eat last night, the thought of trying to order…

  • Day 3 – Into Europe

    Day 3 – Into Europe

    Tuesday (Day 3) I got to the ferry terminal at Dover at 8.45 and stretched my legs around the departure lounge.  I bought a new set of breathalysers which are compulsory in France as I had noticed that the ones I had were out of date.  I was going to try and wing it but…