With no shortage of picturesque towns, our river cruise aboard the Uniworld River Royale continued on to St. Émilion, France,…
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France river cruise: Blaye and Bergerac
After leaving Bordeaux, our river cruise aboard Uniworld’s River Royale made the trek across the Gironde Estuary to the historic…
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Weekend recap: At the beach in La Vendée
After a winter and spring full of what seemed like nonstop rain and clouds, summer is just about here so…
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River cruising: Bike tour of Pauillac, France
France has no shortage of charming little villages that make you want to stop and look around. After Bordeaux, our…
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Top excursions on a France river cruise Bordeaux
Our river cruise started and ended in the port of Bordeaux, France, a lively city in the Aquitaine region of…
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Welcome aboard the Uniworld River Royale
No matter how you discover France, you’ll be enchanted by the country’s beauty and culture. There’s no question about that….
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River cruising in France… check back soon
Hi everyone, Tom and I are on vacation — on our first ever river cruise with Uniworld — and spent…
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The illusion of being busy
“Are you really as busy as you think you are?” starts popular workplace blog Ask A Manager’s recent post. Alison…
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The breathtaking Chateau de Noirieux: Hotel near Angers, France
Just a 90-minute train ride from Paris, Angers is a city full of rich history, beautiful views of the Maine…
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Sneak peek: Chateau de Noirieux review
Have you ever stayed at a hotel that just blew you away? We recently had the pleasure of staying at…
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Etsy roundup: Easter dog accessories your pup needs for spring
Americans love to go all out when it comes to holidays and Easter is no exception. Between decor and special…
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English with a sprinkling of French (and how the accent affects comprehension)
Super cool French expat blogger in the USA Mathilde tweeted a post from another French expat blogger also in the US,…
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Tips on getting a lost dog to safety (and how Dagny saved the day)
The French love their pets — no one will debate that. But when loose dogs roam the streets, either because…
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Dear Future Expats
If you’ve been a faithful reader of my site, you know I give you a real look into expat life…
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Rainy day essentials for surviving France weather
While the U.S. is getting pounded with endless blizzards (yes I’m jealous), my little corner of France is getting drenched…
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To get involved or not get involved
When you see something that isn’t right, do you get involved or keep on walking?
The strange noises Americans make
After seeing what a hit my post on the strange noises French people make was, I figured I’d put the spotlight back on my countrymen. Let’s take a look at the strange noises Americans make!
On friendship when you move abroad
Friendships change when you move abroad and not always in a good way. Here are my thoughts on friendship when you move abroad.
French accent in English: They sound great unless you say one of these words
If you’ve spent any time with a French person, you’ve probably fallen in love with noticed their cool accent. Americans…
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A look back at 2013
Happy (almost) New Year! I hope 2013 was kind to you and that 2014 is even better. 2013 was a…
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