I’m surprised this funny exchange about French bread took 5 years to happen. At first, I wasn’t sure if it…
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7 Little things that still confuse me about life in France
When I moved to France, there are all kinds of everyday things that confuse me. I felt like my adult self was tossed back to infancy in some ways. From French culture, to the language to general know-how, moving to France as a foreigner can be pretty confusing.
Synthol: Miracle French pharmacy product for bug bites
Do mosquitoes feast on you when the weather gets warm? If so, we’re in the same boat. Over the past couple…
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France-themed Etsy shops worth a look
From home decor to beauty products to jewelry and so much more, Etsy is your one-stop shop for handmade everything. Let me share some of my favorite France-themed Etsy shops.
A funny good neighbor policy
OK, now that you know the neighbor situation, you’ll understand why I found this “good neighbor” policy so funny. You see, a family member was searching for an apartment to rent in South Florida and came across a very interesting link on one property management’s website. Not only would something like that never work in France, but it even left me scratching my head!
Quick French lesson: How to say “only”
French language learners usually learn to say only in French with the word seulement. But that’s not the only way. Let me teach you the other way in today’s Quick French Lesson.
French 7 explained: American vs. French and how we write numbers
Do you know how the French write numbers? Let’s talk about how to write numbers in French. There are a few slight differences between the way Americans and the French write numbers. Let me show you what numbers are written differently and what to watch out for. Handwriting isn’t always clear so the way the French write numbers is something to be aware of when in France.
Dangers of pine processionary caterpillars in France for dogs
Something scary happened the other day while Dagny and I were out on our walk. We encountered caterpillars that I’ve now found out are extremely dangerous to dogs. They aren’t common in the US and at the time I didn’t know any better. Here’s what you need to know about pine processionary caterpillars in France.
Reflecting on 5 years in France
This is me reflecting on 5 years in France. Truth be told, this post has been in my drafts folder for months. I kept starting it and then deleting what i’d written not sure what I should say or how I should say it.
Questions French people ask me… all the time!
Depending on how long you’ve been in France and who you socialize with, French people have probably asked you some strange questions. And a bunch of normal ones as well. Here are the top questions French people ask me.
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