Do French people hug? Curious about hugging in France? I’m talking about all of that in this post about hugging in France and why it’s not a part of French culture in the same way as it is in the USA. Here’s the first thing to know: You do not greet French people with a hug. Ever. Here’s what you do instead of hugging!
Nail salons exist in France but nowhere near the number of salons you’d find in a comparable US suburb. What’s up with French women nails?
Tell anyone you live in France and their minds immediately fill with romantic images of lazy days spent lounging around…
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Moving is a fun and exciting time. But it can also be stressful and anxiety inducing. All of these things…
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French Christmas markets and anything to help get in the mood for the holiday season rank high on my to-do…
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Hello! The food in France never ceases to amaze me, so when I saw a wine and food show advertised…
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Hi guys, blogging is a funny thing. Sometimes you have so much to say and sometimes it’s just the opposite….
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It’s a thrill to visit a place for the first time and all kinds of thoughts will run through your…
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Happy Halloween! It’s a low-key day in these parts. Halloween isn’t a big deal here but still hoping to get…
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Ever wonder how living abroad changes you? It will most certainly change you… and it’s for the best. Here’s what expat life has taught me.
It’s Monday, glorious Monday which means the weekend is over. Boooo!!! But the good news is that we found pumpkins…
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If you’ve been following the blog, you know that Tom and I went on a Bordeaux river cruise aboard the…
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Getting mail as an adult (when it’s not bills) is a lot of fun, so to put the fun back…
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Curious about dining etiquette in France? Read on and do like the locals do when eating out at restaurants in France.
I’ve been in France nearly three years now and have made great* strides in understanding the French people, the language…
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Is it really September 1 already? Yikes. I think we had about two weeks of summer in these parts back…
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As a kid, I’d look forward to getting the mail each afternoon. I’d skip down to the mailbox eagerly sifting…
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There’s something about French guys… and you just want to hear what they have to say! I’m often asked what…
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Hi all, hope your Monday is off to a good start. Can’t believe it’s Aug. 18th already. Wow. Anyway, just…
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Ever since college, I’ve been a fan of going to the gym. I look forward to my break each day…
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