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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Meal delivery services in France I love: HelloFresh and Seazon
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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Is blogging dead in 2020?
Do people even blog anymore? Is blogging dead in 2020? That is the question. As many bloggers shift to microblogging…
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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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Paris vacation apartment rentals and top mistakes tourists make when booking
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.