Why does the internet bring out the worst in people?
Is French hard to learn? You’ll want to run and hide!
Even if you consider yourself fluent in French or pretty close to it, certain situations will still send shivers down your spine (or maybe it’s just me). Situations like what, you ask? Here’s when the French language makes you want to run and hide.
River Cruising Part 3: Rouen & Honfleur
Here’s part 3 of our Normandy river cruise with CroisiEurope. We made our way to Rouen and then finished up in photogenic Honfleur.
Things to know before you move to France
Thinking of moving abroad? You may want to read on for things to know before you move to France.
Ever shop at Noz?
A place I visit weekly called Noz is a store that’s all about the deals on everything from food to housewares to wine and more.
A Friday trip to the farmers’ market
Tom’s not working today so we took advantage of a local farmers’ market not far from where we live. Places like this make me happy.
River Cruising Part 2: Paris & Versailles
We cruised from Paris to Honfleur aboard the CroisiEurope ship the Seine Princess. First stop on our Paris river cruise was Paris and Versailles, of course.
France river cruise Paris to Normandy with CroisiEurope
Tom and I recently spent a long weekend on a France river cruise going from Paris to Normandy aboard CroisiEurope’s MS Seine Princess. There’s something special about a Normandy France river cruise.
L’Esprit Francais gift box for all you Paris lovers out there!
The other day, a special package arrived from L’Esprit Francais, a new gift box concept. If you’re a Paris lover, then listen up because this post is for you!
7 Things the French are more relaxed about than Americans
When you think of Americans and the French, who seems more relaxed overall? For me, it’s a tossup and here are 7 things the French are more relaxed about than Americans.
Websites I use for getting a cheap Paris hotel
Every time Tom and I head to Paris or the weekend despite how much we try to do it on the cheap, it still ends up costing a nice chunk of change. One area I try to do on the cheap no matter what? Hotels.
Read on for sites I use for getting a cheap Paris hotel!
Why comprehension needs to be your focus when learning a foreign language
I had a really, really hard time understanding spoken, spontaneous French outside the classroom. For anyone learning French, I’m here to tell you to forget all the grammar and writing exercises and listen up to what I have to say below. Comprehension needs to be your focus if you plan on spending any time in a French-speaking country.
How my shopping habits have changed since moving to France
My overall shopping habits in France have changed at the grocery store, while shopping online and even out and about at shops in town. What specifically has changed and why?
Cathy of Le Tasting Room is back to answer your Loire Valley wine questions
You can’t NOT think of wine when thinking about France and if you’re in a wine kind of mood, you’re…
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6 Perks of living in small-town France
Now it’s 2016 and I find myself living in a small town once again — just across the Atlantic ocean this time. How does it compare? And what can my adult self appreciate about small-town living?
How to say the French “u” (VIDEO)
Hello! I have a new video for you today to help with your French language learning journey. Learn French and listen for my tips on how to say the French u sound.
From the archives: Some oldies but goodies
Hi guys! One thing I learned from my reader survey is that almost 50 percent of respondents have only been…
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Those lovely WTF (Welcome to France) moments
Ever had a WTF moment? That’s Welcome To France. I am sharing one of mine and I’d love to hear yours!
Our weekend up near Vannes
We stayed outside the city of Vannes in a traditional gite (complete with wooden ceiling beams and exposed stone walls) that was perfect for (re)discovering the area.
Champagne alternative: Consider Crémant and save a few bucks
With all the sparkling wine options out there, is Champagne worth the price? Try Cremant to save a few bucks this holiday season. My take on Champagne vs Cremant.