I’ve found a way to get free ferries to France – and I can’t believe my luck | Zoe Williams

While taking the boat to Dunkirk, I stumbled upon a remarkable deal. I’ve barely been on dry land since In February, my sister and I took the ferry from Dover to Dunkirk. On the way back, I noticed there was a deal: spend €150 (£130) in duty free and get a free day-trip ticket. If you love Toblerone and know anyone who smokes, you can spend that without even blinking – and so it came to pass that I was back on the ferry within a month. This was when I started to perfect the art of the day trip, even though I didn’t yet realise this would be the beginning of a beautiful loop. You arrive and go

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