The port of Lorient is perched on the rugged coastline of Western Brittany in the county of Morbihan. Nowadays, it is known for its Interceltic Festival which draws visitors from around the world to celebrate all things Celt.
For the Hell of It: Rage Against the Bureauracy
Julia McLean is fed up with bureaucracy and she’s not going to take it anymore. She hopes not anyway. She really does.
Knowing Your Onions
Julia McLean offers an ode to the onion, along with a history of this fascinating kitchen essential, health benefits, and delicious recipes for her Normandy home.
Reflections on Revolution
On Bastille Day in France, and in the wake of the assassination of Karzai’s brother in Afghanistan, Julia McLean takes a look at revolutions and their aftermaths.
Medicine from My Garden
Julia McLean enjoys her garden for its beauty, but also for the many medicinal remedies she discovers there, some of them known as far back as the days of Roman gladiators.
Midsummer Madness
Julia McLean writes about the midsummer solstice in France, but she notes that this summertime celebration does mark the approach of winter. Say what?
How to Diet for Swimsuit Season
Julia McLean offers some tough-love advice for the summer swimsuit season.
Liberation on D-Day: Touring the Historic Normandy Landing Beaches
Julia McLean, who lives in Normandy, a strategic piece of geography in WWII, takes us on a tour of the Normandy Landing beaches and other important historical sites of D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Impressions of Normandy: Part 2
Julia McLean takes readers on a fascinating historical and scenic tour of Normandy, a beautiful part of France, the “emerald jewel set by its azure sea.” From Vikings to kings, literary greats and cheesemakers, Normandy has never failed to attract a compelling lineup of people.
The Big Society (or How to Really Solve a Recession)
Julia McLean reflects on “The Big Society” speech by British Prime Minister David Cameron and says it’s time to reawaken of community — being a good neighbour will help end the recession.
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