After sleeping on a bed that was way too firm for about 6 years now, I knew I had to…
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Is blogging dead?
Is blogging dead? That is the question. As many bloggers shift to microblogging on social media or close up shop…
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Monday Mishmash January 6, 2020
Wow, it’s sure been a while since I’ve done one of these. If you’ve been around these parts for a…
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A look back at 2019: Top posts, stats, and a word on creativity
How is it already the end of 2019?? It’s the end of a DECADE?!?! Today’s December 31, which means it’s…
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Roundup of the best French Christmas desserts
As a kid, my mom would always find a very special Christmas dessert to make for everyone, usually pulled from…
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Stocking stuffers for travelers
No one wants an empty stocking this Christmas, so grab a couple of my picks below for the best stocking…
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How I afford the sustainable fashion brands I love
When sustainability became a buzzword a few years back, I associated it with people who weren’t like me. People like…
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Mistakes tourists make when booking Paris vacation apartment rentals
Paris is a beautiful city, full of unique and interesting quirks and the best way to get a feel for local life, is by staying in an apartment. To make sure you’re not met with any surprises when you arrive, it’s worth reading up on the common mistakes tourists make when booking vacation rentals in Paris.
French Christmas markets worth a special trip
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and that’s the case in France, too! The spirit of Christmas transforms…
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First impressions of Jersey in the fall
Off-season getaways are the best. Fewer crowds, more affordable accommodations and a different point of view. Tom, Dagny, and I…
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What it’s like traveling by ferry from France to Jersey with a pet
Ever since moving to France in 2012, I’ve been curious about the Channel Islands. As time went on, I learned…
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My favorite French Christmas decorations and ornaments for Francophiles
It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year! If you’re a Francophile, it’s time to get the house and tree ready…
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5 Best day trips from Paris to experience the real France
Eiffel Tower. The Louvre. Arc de Triomphe. These are just some of the most iconic tourist attractions in the world,…
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What is sustainable fashion and why I’ve made a shift to support it
Regardless of your politics, I don’t think anyone would argue with the fact that humans have done a ton of…
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How to support bloggers you love without spending a cent
I was talking to an older relative the other day who didn’t grow up with blogs and social media. She…
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9 Random thoughts after several months of work travel
This year has been full of work travel for me. The last couple of months have been particularly hectic, and…
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A French textile brand I love
Have you ever bought something for yourself or your home with the best of intentions, but it has ended up…
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My atypical experience taking the antimalarial drug Malarone
Last week, I returned to France after a hectic month or so of work travel that brought me to Haiti,…
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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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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.