Article & photos by Clare Catchpole It’s been a busy few weeks, and suddenly the evenings are lighter. This is one of the best times of year to explore Nice, before the heat sets in and the city fills up. But we’re not the only ones who appreciate living here. There’s a whole other population…
Learning English/French together with Nice as our classroom A room with a view Sometimes I find myself teaching English in offices or meeting rooms that are functional and reasonably well equipped. They’re fine for focused work — exercises, grammar drills, nuts and bolts. But when it comes to inspiring conversation or bringing good energy into…
When I came across In Praise of Walking by neuroscientist Shane O’Mara, it felt like finding a companion for everything I’d experienced on foot. Even the chapter titles – Why walking is good for you, Walking the city, A balm for body & brain, Creative walking, Social walking – resonate perfectly with my experience of…
Survival tips for locals, language learners, and anyone wilting in the heat… Summertime in Nice transforms the city. No sooner has the school bell rung for the holidays, the local population seems to evaporate and are replaced by holiday makers emerging beach-ready from their Airbnbs. Not just in the Old Town or on the Promenade,…