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.
How to become a travel vlogger?
Vlogs are all over YouTube and they’re a fun way to get a peek into other people’s travels. For those…
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French Christmas markets worth a special trip to France
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 car 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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Cities near Paris: 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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Malarone side effects: My atypical experience taking this antimalarial drug
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 and flats review (read before you buy!)
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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73 Vogue 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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France 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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Victoria’s Secret international shipping review: Read BEFORE you order
I recently ordered from Victoria’s Secret and had my order shipped to France. Here’s what my experience with Victoria’s Secret international shipping my eShopWorld review or those of you doing online shopping in Europe for Victoria’s Secret in the UK or abroad. Did my order arrive in a timely fashion and in one piece?