because life's too short
because life's too short
The Baie de Somme is a huge bay only one hour south of Calais, France. With its wonderful space and light it is an intriguing place to visit, and there are charming towns too.
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On this section the GR10 continues on an upward trajectory with a stunning walk to some of the nicest cabins in the Ariege.
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A lovely downhill section of theGR10, zig zagging through ferns on the open hillside and then into a beautiful beech forest to the quiet Orle valley.
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From Eylie, the GR10 climbs steeply to the spectacular wide open scenery at the Col de l’ Arech, coinciding in places with old mining pylons.
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The GR 10 is one of France’s iconic walking tracks. From Hendaye on the Atlantic to Banyuls-sur-Mer in the Mediterranean, it follows the Pyrenees for 866 km, or 536 miles, in a spectacular succession of little villages, valleys, high cols and wild mountain scenery.
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Straight from the horse’s mouth: Otter tells us all about his life, and favourite watering holes, in the Ariege, France.
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The Ariege is an oft-overlooked department of France, containing the Couserans region: nestled in the fresh mountain landscape of the Pyrenees, it has a timeless beauty and charm all of its own.
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Vientiene is the low key capital of Laos. Situated on the banks of the Mekong, with handy overland links to Thailand, it is a pleasant introduction to the country with some interesting sights.
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The Ariege is a sleepy backwater in the heart of the French Pyrenees: its principal town is St. Girons, about 2 hours south of Toulouse. The Tour de France regularly visits the department and there are many great circuits to delight both the professional and the amateur rider.
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Nestled between the Mekong and Nam Kham rivers, Luang Prabang in northern Laos has survived turbulent times to become Laos’ must-see destination, with its unique combination of vernacular buildings and colonial-era architecture.
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