Suburb on the Edge of Forever: Paris Edition
Hi there! I trust whoever reads this newsletter is feeling good, perhaps has a cup of tea or coffee within easy reach, and is situated somewhere safe, kind and warm.
Brighton - Newhaven - Dieppe - Paris
On Saturday I travelled to Paris from Brighton by train and ferry. Is it as quick as the Eurostar? Goodness me no. Is it more relaxing and more fun? Goodness me yes.
Brighton to Paris by rail and sail – jamesofwalsh
I had forgotten Europe exists. Not because of some “Fog in Channel – Continent cut off” insularity, or because I am a mud-encrusted 13th century peasant who has never been further than Bessie…
Cycling in Paris > Cycling in London
Since my last visit to the French capital, they have made the move from talking a lot about improving active travel infrastructure (the Sadiq Khan method) to actually doing something about it. Cycling in Paris is now a joy, though they could still do with crushing approximately 76% of their cars or recycling them into something more useful.
Cycling in Paris is much better than cycling in London – jamesofwalsh
In 2020, Cyclist magazine wrote of London and Paris mayors both seeking re-election; and both talking a good game on their plans to revolutionise active travel in their respective capitals. Even th…
That's it from me this week! Pls buy tickets to the below if you're free next Wednesday and fancy some delightful festive sketch action.
