Today we meet Julie from the blog Hors du Temps. She tells us all about her life as a globe-trotting blogger!
Hello Julie, would you like to introduce yourself?
Passionate about discoveries and photography, I keep a blog ” horsdutemps.fr ” where I share my photographs, maps and thoughts. After living in Paris for several years, I now live in Marseille, but I’m originally from Toulouse. I’m 26, and in “real life” I’m an engineer.
Your most beautiful trip?
My trip to Thailand in November/December 2015 is my most beautiful trip. No doubt because it’s the last “big” trip I’ve ever taken. Probably because it’s the first “big” trip I’ve planned (almost) on my own. But from a much more distant perspective, my trip to Greece with my school left me with unforgettable memories. Since then, I’ve been dreaming of seeing the Greek temples again.
Any difficulties encountered during your travels?
Generally speaking, I’m in good health. However, when I travel, I accumulate medical visits to local doctors. Illness and hospitalization in Germany, angina in Brazil, serious burns (not even due to the sun) in Thailand… Benign mishaps that didn’t spoil my travels, but which encourage me to always check that I have sufficient health cover as soon as I set foot outside France!
Next destination, future travel plans?
Having just moved to Provence, I’m looking forward to discovering this beautiful region. And re-discover Rome under the January sun.
When you travel, you never leave home without…
… without a scarf. As I tend to catch a cold very quickly, a scarf is essential when out and about … especially in exotic countries with lots of air-conditioning!
How did you come up with the idea of a travel blog?
I’ve been writing on my blog for many years. From a very “catch-all” blog, I moved towards a slightly less intimate space on the Internet when I started working. My blog allows me to “bring my photos to life” and keep track of how I feel about my various outings, whether around the corner or on the other side of the world.
Any advice or tips for other travelers?
My advice to other travellers: enjoy the place you’re visiting without worrying too much about looking like a tourist! Don’t be afraid to visit attractions that have a bad reputation. In fact, they can turn out to be incredible! For example, Paris’s much-maligned “bateau mouche” (fly boat) offers the best view of the city!
The final word?
“Writing is tidying up the mess of your life”.
from Cédric Klapisch’s film Les Poupées Russes.
Thank you, Julie! You can find all her adventures on her blog Hors du Temps!
