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.
Pics of the month: July — La Rochelle, France and Ile de Re photos Instagram style
This past weekend, Tom, Dagny and I headed to La Rochelle, France. The seaport town is the capital of the…
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Are French people rude?
Welcome to July’s myth of the month! Everyone has heard the stereotype that the French are rude. Snobby. Too proud. Critical….
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Top French pharmacy beauty products
If you’re a beauty buff and just happen to be visiting France, you’ll surely make a stop (or 10!) at…
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French grocery stores: The best and worst foods
Sometimes friends and family ask me what French grocery stores are like and if they compare to the American ones…
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Myth of the month: All French people are thin
Welcome to my new monthly column, France myth of the month, where I’ll take a look at a widespread stereotype…
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Our 4th of July weekend trip to Paris
While most of you are probably off from work and barbecuing this 4th of July, it’s just another day in…
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Pullman Paris Bercy Hotel Review
When traveling, your hotel stay has the ability to influence your overall opinion of wherever you’re visiting. If you have…
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Fun facts about France that you need to know!
Every culture is different and you won’t experience that first-hand until you’re part of it. Before moving to France (the…
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