Paris, France: Back to the City We Love

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We left Reims after a lovely time and moved on to Paris for our last leg of the trip. Bet you’re happy I am finally concluding it. It was a less than one-hour train ride and then an Uber ride to the hotel. I really am loving not dragging luggage everywhere, unless I have to. …

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Why Lille, France, Stole Our Hearts

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So after the adventure that was Amiens, we hopped on the train to Lille. It was only about an hour and a half ride, and to be honest? It felt like stepping into a different world. Lille is in the very north of France, right near the Belgian border, and you can absolutely feel that …

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Amiens, France: A Soggy Start & the Best Burger 

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I’m trying to get back into writing more. I am skipping the years of travel missed and moving right into this year (well, the second trip this year). I did have my hand surgery in February, and it’s healing as well as can be expected. The palm scar has mostly disappeared, but the writ one …

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An End of Year Wrap-Up for 2025. Incredible!

Yes, We’re Still Alive! First things first: I owe you an apology. I have all but neglected nextbiteoflife for well over a year, make that almost two, if we’re being honest. While I could spin some grand excuse, the truth is pretty simple: we’ve been busy actually living our lives, and I didn’t feel much like writing …

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