Language learning is an ongoing process, and if you’ve ever tried to muster up a few phrases in a foreign…
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10 Reasons why I love being an expat in France
Here’s a list of things I love about being an expat in France.
Pics of the month: October
October has been a month full of unrelenting rain, so instead of showing you that, I’ve decided to post a…
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Castelas olive oil tour in Les Baux de Provence
Olive oil is not the first food product that comes to mind when you think of France, is it? Delicious…
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Myth of the month: Are French women style mavens?
It’s Myth of the month time! This month, we’re discussing fashion. In the land of Louboutins, Louis Vuitton and other…
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Things French people should learn
Here are things French people should learn.
Vacation wrap up: South of France Gorges du Verdon kayak trip
I’ve kayaked a few times in my life, but the most beautiful kayak trip I’ve ever been on was on…
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Vacation wrap up: The Calanques boat trip in Marseille, France
No trip to the coast is complete without a boat trip, and when the water is crystal clear in a…
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Vacation wrap up: South of France wine tour
While wine from the liquor store or a restaurant is perfectly fine, there’s something special about drinking wine from a…
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South of France vacation pic of the day: Mas de Cadenet Vineyard
Today’s pic of the day comes from the first stop on our wine tour at the Mas de Cadenet vineyard in Tret, France.
Paris park etiquette and why public sex is never cool
On our recent Paris trip, after our photo session ended, we were walking out of the Parc de Sceaux and…
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South of France vacation pic of the day: Cassis, France
The beautiful coastal town of Cassis, France is my pic of the day….. Go see it!
Our favorite photos from Pictours Paris photo shoot
I recently posted about our anniversary weekend in Paris and put up a few of our favorite shots from our…
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Restaurants in France: Tips for dining out
If you’re spending any time in France, you’ll most likely want to eat out at a restaurant. Here are my tips for dining out at a restaurant in France. Know what to do and not do while enjoying some of the best food of your life!
France’s frozen grocery store: My favorite Picard foods
Picard is France’s frozen food store and not everyone loves it as much as I do. For some, it’s a…
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When motor scooter cops pull you over at 2 a.m.
For the record, it’s absolutely illegal to make a right turn on red in France. How do I know this?…
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The virtue of patience: A trip to the post office in France is never quick
A trip to the post office in France, affectionately called La Poste, is always a baffling experience that leaves you…
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Pics of the month: August — Paris photographer Lindsey Kent of Pictours Paris
I really don’t know where time goes. It’s already the end of August and here we are with another Pics…
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French style: How to look French
Not all French people are thin and chic, but they certainly have a “look” that will make a sneaker-wearing American…
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Awkward expat story: When the French pharmacist talks about your vagina
If this isn’t an awkward expat story, I don’t know what is. It all went down at the pharmacy. I’ve written about why French pharmacies rule and even about the best products, but I’ve never written about such a hilariously awkward exchange. You see, on Wednesday, I was just picking up a very regular product that turned into one of those stories you’re not soon to forget.
