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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Top 12 reasons why you should marry a French guy
Single and looking for a little excitement? Bored of your American mate? Well, you should really marry a French guy…
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Capture The Colour Contest
If you’re a fan of travel blogs, you’ve probably seen a flood of Capture The Colour contest entries lately, and…
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It’s our one year wedding anniversary! What I’ve learned about marriage
An anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow….
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Best online pet stores in France for all your pet supply needs
If you’re a pet owner like me who loves to online shop, it makes sense to look for online pet…
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How to send packages overseas the stress-free way
I have a guilty habit of online shopping. I don’t feel guilty about buying stuff online from American websites because…
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When someone treats you like trash
“How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.” — Dr. Wayne Dyer We’ve all had bad days…
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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.
Favorite Paris-inspired Etsy shop items
If you’re kind of obsessed with Etsy and/or France and have some time to kill, take a few minutes to…
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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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Giveaway: Free Avibon vitamin A cream from France
The giveaway has ended! Thank you to everyone who entered! Using Random.org, #38 came up as the winner, so congrats…
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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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Life lessons learned so far
The best motivation is self-motivation. The guy says, I wish someone would come by and turn me on. What…
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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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Dagny’s picks for the best dog treats
If you were to think of two things that dogs love the most, what comes to mind? Going on walks…
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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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