Just a 5-min drive from Amboise is the Château de Montdomaine, a beautiful winery we visited on Saturday afternoon right…
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Getting it out on paper
I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at, what I see and what it means….
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What a Charente River cruise vacation is like
Earlier this month, Tom, my in-laws, Dagny, and I spent a week on a boat cruising along the Charente River…
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Monday Mishmash 9/21/20
If you’ve been reading Oui in France for years, this Monday Mishmash post might feel like a blast from the…
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Defeated at the doctor and a lesson
I had an appointment at the GP a couple of weeks ago which went terribly. I saw a male doctor…
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Rothy’s alternative: Giesswein flats made from recycled water bottles
Five years ago, if you told me that super fashionable, comfortable flats made of recycled water bottles existed, I wouldn’t…
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5 Fun things for Friday
Happy Friday, tout le monde! I can’t believe it’s already mid-August. Where the heck did 2020 go? I want a…
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When wearing a mask was strange
About a year ago, I was in the organic grocery store Biocoop when a frail woman passed by wearing a…
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French manners: Bonjour in France and why it’s the most important word you’ll say
You don’t have to spend more than a couple of days in France to notice that bonjour is said all…
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Tips for visiting Mont Saint-Michel: Answers to common questions
Simply put, the Mont Saint-Michel will blow you away. It’s the second most visited place in France after Paris, and…
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Being vocally anti-racist and resources to help us do better
It’s difficult to talk about racism. It’s an emotional topic and one that can get heated and divide people even…
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7 Unpopular opinions: Popular things I don’t like that everyone else does
Salut, tout le monde! Let’s have some Friday fun with this light unpopular opinions post. I’ve made a list of…
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Why TransferWise is the best way to send money abroad
No one likes losing money, but when you live abroad and need to transfer your money between currencies, you face…
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Best travel clothing: Encircled Chrysalis Cardi review
I like to be comfortable but hate boring, dumpy outfits. When we have limited suitcase space, sometimes travel outfits are…
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Very valid reasons why bloggers don’t start a YouTube channel
Most bloggers have a social media presence on platforms like Instagram and others, but one platform that some bloggers steer…
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Organic Basics review: Best travel t-shirt for women
I love t-shirts and would wear one every day if I could. I’m very particular about my t-shirts and have…
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In favor of doing less
It’s hard to look around and NOT see messaging telling us we need to do more, be more productive, hustle,…
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HelloFresh France review and Seazon: Meal delivery services I love
When you think of French cooking, maybe you think of elaborate homecooked meals full of special sauces and tender cuts…
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Your best travel tips for France
You’re a great resource! Yes, YOU! Did you know that? I picked your brain last month and asked my followers…
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Casper mattress review: Honest thoughts about this popular bed
After sleeping on a bed that was way too firm for about 6 years now, I knew I had to…
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