Last week, I returned to France after a hectic month or so of work travel that brought me to Haiti,…
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Why the Peloton app is about so much more than exercise
I’m much more reliant on technology to connect with those who are important to me — hello WhatsApp and Facetime — and one example of this is through the Peloton fitness app. I’m obsessed, but it goes well beyond the fitness aspect.
Mid-summer check-in: Best and worst parts of life lately
Salut, everyone! How’s summer? What have you been up to? France has been hit with some crazy hot weather lately…
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Everyday USA conveniences you won’t find in France
The USA is a huge country, and no matter where you go, you’ll find all types of everyday conveniences that make our lives easier and more efficient. In France, many things we take for granted in the USA are done a little differently. Let’s talk about these French cultural differences.
I finally got air conditioning in France
As I type this at 9:56 p.m., it’s 95 F/35 C outside. Temps topped 100 F today and there’s no…
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Rothy’s Loafers review & why I love this brand
For my readers in the USA and Canada, have you heard about Rothy’s flats? I love them and first told you about this sustainable shoe brand that makes stylish flats from recycled water bottles (although you’d never know it) earlier this year. Since then, I’ve picked up two more styles, so here’s my Rothy’s Loafers review.
7 years!
June 2019 marks 7 years of blogging here at Oui in France, and WOW does time fly. I think I…
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Show up like you’re already where you want to be
We all face challenges in life. If we’re human, we’ve come up against struggle personally and professionally. But some of…
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Spending the day with an organic winemaker and wine expert (VIDEO)
Last month, I put out 2 wine-focused videos over on my YouTube channel. I had the pleasure of spending the…
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73 Questions challenge
Howdy, mes amis. Let’s get into some Monday fun. I was encouraged by Ashley, one of my favorite healthy living…
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7 Historic places in the South of France you must visit
The South of France has long had a reputation as a holiday destination for the glamorous and beautiful, but it’s…
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French travel tips: 3 Important things tourists often forget
In the 7 years I’ve lived in France, I’ve seen my fair share of bad tourist behavior. Here are the…
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7 Assumptions people have made about me and others who live abroad
Everyone makes assumptions and most of the time they’re harmless even if they are majorly off base. But you know what they say when you assume… Here are some things people have assumed about me over the years after moving abroad and I’m setting the record straight.
Recycled shoes: Rothy’s flats reviews, are they worth it?
I’ve made more of an effort in recent years to invest in eco-friendly, sustainable products wherever possible. When I started…
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Is living abroad freeing?
A couple of months ago on Twitter, among all of the memes, political arguments and other randomness, I came across…
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Thoughts and what I’ve learned after my YouTube video went viral
Over the past week, my behind-the-scenes bakery video from November has taken off on YouTube, and at the time of…
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Why New Year’s resolutions aren’t BS
This time of year, we all have the best of intentions. Everyone and their mother is reflecting on last year,…
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5 Ways living in France has helped me to embrace a sustainable lifestyle
In recent years, I’ve made a shift to try to live a more sustainable life. I haven’t done anything extraordinary…
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3 Considerations before booking a European cruise (plus the one I’ve been eyeing)
Have you ever met anyone who insisted they weren’t a cruise person, that cruises weren’t for them and then after…
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On getting up again
Have you ever had one of those days that just crushes you? You’re stressed, overwhelmed, and about to lose it…
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