Dinan-Brittany-Medieval-Town

In France, people are proud of their respective region, but no other region does this with more vivacity than the Bretagnais. In their region (or wherever they settle), you’ll see their iconic black and white flags, bumper stickers and some still speaks Breton!   Given that Brittany technically joined France as early as the 15th century, it is really impressive that 200k people can still speak Breton today. Fierce culture…

Done with Guérande’s salt mash? Visit Guérande’s old town, it is a classified Historical Monument since 2004. It is 80km from Nantes. The entire old town is inside a fortified 1434m stone wall, with 4 gates and surrounded by a moat. It is a full house medieval visit with real medieval buildings. It isn’t a replica, it is one of those Easter Bunny where the whole rampart was actually preserved…

Guérande-fleur-de-sel

Guérande is where the world’s most desired grade of salt comes from. This town is famed for its Fleur de Sel aka flower of salt. Like champagne, the name “Fleur de Sel of Guérande” is a protected geographical indication. Their delicate salt flake is farmed and harvested by HAND. Seriously, no machine is involved. The salt farmers, often topless, literally uses a 3 meter wooden rake (in French: lousse à…

Empties review on: Primark PS Blemish blaster, REN rosa centifolia 3-in-1 cleansing water, Clinique moisture surge overnight mask, Dermalogica precleanse balm, Clinique foaming sonic facial soap, Nuxe clarifying cream mask with rose petals, Naturie hatomugi skin conditioner, Muji cleansing oil, DHC face wash, Yves Rocher cleansing miceller oil pure calmille

Starting a new series to encourage myself clearing out my cupboards LOL. I was inspired by Rachel from Helpless Whilst Drying. Yes, I did get Rachel’s permission 😉 She has done 33 <Ten Empties> reviews! I am currently trying to clean up my tiny flat and being the hoarder that I am, I have to deal with all the empties that I have been keeping. Stay tuned for more empties…