Mont-St-Michel Escapades

The Mont-St-Michel is most visited tourist attractions apart from Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Stunning gothic-style Benedictine abbey dedicated to the archangel Saint Michael located in the lower part of Normandy Region in France.

The Mont-St-Michel and its bay – is one of UNESCO list of world heritage. A must see and visit attraction in Normandy.

When its high tides it looks like floating Cathedral. The track way is covered by water and uncovered at low tide.

What to expect?

• Expect for stunning cultural attractions, from country side to sea side.
• Exciting road trips and thousands of souvenir shops to stops.
• Expect for nice Cafés, hotels and restaurants in the community.
• Expect for long walk and climbing.

Taken inside the car

How was our visit?

The weather was awful when went to Mont-St-Michel. We go by car and paid 6 euros for car parking. The attraction is free. The good thing that time we did not take the pram with us or else it would be nightmare. It’s was hard work for the both of us to go there just imagine carrying my daughter in my shoulder whilst climbing up to the abbey. It’s like sacrifice for me just to enter to the Cathedral it was worth of going. It’s beautiful inside and outside.

To end our day tour we had lovely meal from La Mére Pourlard  an 18th century hotel and restaurant with famous wall of autographs from over a century of famous diners, including Ernest Hemingway and Yves Saint-Laurent. Best to try their house cidré  it's the best! Another unforgettable adventure we had.


Travel Tips
Best to go in summer and don't forget to check the weather forecast and best to go during low tide.

How to get there?

By car or by bus. And it takes almost 4 hours travelling from Paris to Mont-St-Michel. We were lucky enough we stayed in the same region and took us an hour to travel. 

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Wind Mill

Whilst waiting for the food I decided to draw my husband and daughter.

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The Arc de Triomphe (Triumphal Arch)

In 1616 Marie de Médicis turned the place into a fashionable driveway with the help of André Le Notre who landscape the area. It became a memorial to French army in 1806 in the same year Jean Chalgrin designed the said arc.

Taken inside the car.

When we arrived in Paris we passed the region Louvre and Champs-Élysées. The Arc de Triomphe is set in the roundabout so since we are in the car and parking is hard to find we took the opportunity to go round twice in the arc to takes some photographs. Even though it’s hard to take photographs whilst the car is moving we still manage to take some nice shoots.

Aside from Eiffel Tower the most visited attractions in Paris, France. The Arc de Triomphe is famous monument and Paris famous tourist attraction as well. And travellers should not miss to visit and see every detail on the monument. Don’t forget “It’s FREE to wander”.

Taken inside the car.

How to get there?

By Car

By Metro – RER line A, Charles de Gaulle-Etoile

By Bus – 22,30,31,52,73 and 92

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Every detail of its archeture is stunning. What a beautiful art standing still for centuries? Every tourist will amazed the style and history of the Arc de Triophe. A road trip that is full of wandering and learning world history.

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The Yellow Duck Marine Tour

Thinking of going to Liverpool for day out with your family or friends?

The yellow duck marine tour offers a unique way of discovering the City of Culture in Liverpool city centre. By land and water you will enjoy this amazing experience.

Trip starts on the road, then to the historic waterfront, touring the famous sights of the city, and then making a dramatic splash down in the Salthouse Dock ending at Albert Dock.

Ticket Type     Off Peak         Peak

Adults             £9.95               £14.95

Children           £7.95               £9.95

Concessions   £8.95               £11.95

Family (2 adults & 2 Children)            £32.00             £39.95

Additional Child (upto 3 per family ticket)       £5.00   £7.00

Peak period: School & Bank Holidays (including Bank Holiday weekends) from February to October.

Our tours depart daily all year round from 10.30am or 11.00am. During very quiet times we run every 75 minutes and during busy times every 15 to 30 minutes.

A group of ten or more can share a regular commercial tour with other passengers at standard price rates with a discount rate of 10%.

The Yellow Duckmarine

32 Anchor Courtyard

Albert Dock

Liverpool

L3 4AS

0151 708 7799

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Opening Hours

Mon-Sun 09:00-17:30

Departure Point

Gower Street Bus Stop

Albert Dock

Liverpool

L3 4AS

Travel tip: Book on-line to avoid disappointments. Happy trip!
For more information and bookings check their website here: http://www.theyellowduckmarine.co.uk/

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Basic French Phrases for Travellers

Travelling to non-speaking English country like France is like entering in a new world. If you fancy to travel to France then you should learn at least few terminologies to communicate with them. Majority of the locals living outside of Paris don’t speak English very well. Learning there basic phrases during your stay is very useful. If you smile they will smile back, if you say hello they will say salut.

I remember first time I was there. I'm starving and I want something to eat to fill my empty stomach. The only open is a boulangerie pâtisserie it's a bakery specialising in French pastry. Before I left the car I said to my husband "Bon jour Comment allez-vous? deux pan au cholat.  S'il vous plaît merci" in English (Good Morning. How are you? 2 bread with chocolate please thank you). He was laughing to me and says, "I'm so proud of you." Is it right? He says yes! He speak French but he don't want to go out. I force to go out and speak the language so I can get my pan au chocolat. Honestly speaking I don't want to do sign language because God is given me a mouth to use to speak and I don't want to look like an idiot foreigner. 

English                                    Pronunciation                          French

Hello                                        sah-loo                                    Salut

Good morning/good day         bon-zhoor                                Bon jour

How are you?                         kom-mohn tah-lay voo             Comment allez-vous?

Fine. Thanks and you?           bee-ehn mer-see ay voo?          Merci et vous?

My name is                             juh mah-pell                            Je m'appelle

What is your name?    kom-mohn voo-za-peh-lay voo          Comment vous appellez-vous?

Glad to meet you                    on-shohn-tay                           Enchanté

Pleased to meet you               ohn--shahn-tay                         Enchanté(e)

Excuse me/sorry                    ex-koo-zay mwah                    Excusez-moi

Do you speak English?           par-lay voo zon-glay               Parlez-vous anglais?

Goodbye                                 oh ruh-vwar                             Au revoir

Good evening                           bon-swar                               Bon soir

I don't understand                   jhuhn kom-prohn pah             Je ne comprends pas

I'm sorry                                  day-zoh-lay/pahr-dohn           Desolé/Pardon

Pardon me                              pahr-dohn                                Pardon

Please                                     seel voo play                           S'il vous plaît

Please speak slowly               par-lay lehn-ta-mohn              Parlez lentement

Thank you                               mare-see                                 Merci

That's ok                                 dah ree-ehn                             De rien

No                                           nohn                                        Non

You're welcome                      dah ree-ehn                             De rien

Ok                                           dah-core                                  d'accord

There                                       lah                                           Là

Very well                                 treh bee-ehn                            Très bien

What?                                     kom-mohn                              Comment?

Where                                     oo                                                Où

I really want to go back to France soon as possible, but before that I should learn more terminologies for me to travel the country with confidence. If you need Help just shout au secours!

Au revoir...

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Walking in Paris

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Everyone knows that Paris is one of the biggest and busiest cities in the world.

The best way to explore Paris is to walk in and around the city. It's good exercises and no euros wasted for travelling. If you're not in the mood of walking.

Well there are other options to explore the entire city. You can go for skating, bicycling and velotaxi for cheap and Eco-friendly experience, buses, métro, taxi, car and etc for long journey.

Paris is accessible city. Métro and bus stops are everywhere and you can hop anytime you want.

My Advice: When the weather is glorious walking is the best thing to do and it’s free. It’s more enjoyable to walk than going to Métro.

Travel Tips: BEWARE of Pickpockets operates every where. Make sure you keep eye on your belonging.

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Pregnancy and Flying

Thinking about flying during pregnancy? It needs extra mindful for your health as well as your baby.
If you're pregnant you're allowed to fly as long as you haven’t experienced any complications during your pregnancy. You can fly between 28^th weeks up to 36 weeks depends on the airline company.

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What are the requirements?

Before you book your flights, you need to ask for Pregnancy Information Form. For single pregnancy you are allowed to travel between 28^th weeks up 36^th weeks.  If you’re expecting more than one baby you’re allowed to travel between 28^th weeks up to 32^nd weeks.

Take it to your doctor to fill out the Pregnancy Information Form. You can also ask other supporting documents from your doctor like pregnancy records, scan-results and etc.

Where I can get the Pregnancy Form?

You can download the form online or simply visit the airline company. It’s free of charge.

Don't forget if you don't want to miss your flights you should secure documents, because flying during pregnancy is more risky than being pregnant alone. 

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