Category: travel
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Spring in Aix-en-Provence – Dumplings, Doubts & Delicious Surprises
There are days when even Les Grumpies disagree. Piero was not keen on going to Aix. Too busy. Too many students. Too much… life. But then — plot twist — he did what any sensible man married to Eveline would do: He researched. And found…
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A Delicious Detour: Restaurant Le Jas
Some of the best lunches are the ones you didn’t plan. We certainly hadn’t planned a visit to La Roque-d’Anthéron — but as so often in Provence, curiosity won. And oh, how it paid off. Tucked into this quietly elegant village, Restaurant Le Jas turned…
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The George of Stamford: 55 Years Later, and Thankfully… Nothing Has Changed
Some people travel to be surprised. We travel to be reassured. And if there’s one place in England that understands the quiet luxury of staying wonderfully the same, it’s The George of Stamford—our forever-hotel, our comfort address, our “don’t even suggest somewhere new” kind of…
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Dakota Newcastle: Where to stay in Newcastle (if you like style and sanity)
Newcastle has that rare talent: it feels properly urban, proudly Northern, and just a little bit cinematic—like you could bump into a musician, a football legend, or a friendly local who will roast your outfit in the nicest possible way. Now, Les Grumpies don’t need…
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Newcastle for Two Nights: Bridges That Wink & Streets That Time-Travel
(Les Grumpies stopover edition — because not every UK city needs to scream for attention. Some just quietly steal your heart.) Newcastle is one of those places that doesn’t beg to be loved. It just… is. Confident, witty, and slightly rebellious — like it knows…
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Dakota GBR-Glasgow
Dakota Glasgow – Manhattan Loft Vibes, Scottish Chill (and Zero Fluff) Dakota Glasgow has 83 rooms and suites, and the overall mood is wonderfully calm: light, spacious, and dressed in soothing greys that don’t scream for attention (finally). The full-length, New York-style loft windows do…
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Unveiling the Charm of Monachyle Mhor: A Pink Gem in Scotland’s Crown
Monachyle Mhor is more than a place to stay; it’s a destination that embodies the spirit of Scotland. From its mysterious pink façade to its rich family history and exceptional hospitality, it invites guests to become part of its ongoing story.
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Lucerne: Postcard Switzerland with a Slightly Crooked Halo
If Switzerland had to choose one city for its Tinder profile, it would probably swipe itself right on Lucerne. Lake, mountains, medieval bridge, pretty Old Town, twinkling lights – the whole “Heidi-on-a-city-break” package. And yes, it is that beautiful in real life. Even in December,…
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Roussillon – fifty shades of ochre (and dust in your shoes)
You know a place is serious about colour when even the village map comes in terracotta. Welcome to Roussillon, the ochre jewel of the Luberon and proud member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France – which, translated for realists, means yes, it’s beautiful and…
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A Love Affair with Romantik Hotel Das Schiff: A Haven in AUT-Hittisau
A Love Affair with Romantik Hotel Das Schiff: A Haven in Hittisau
