Of all the cities in the world, the only place that matches the beauty of Paris at night is New York City. Yes, I'm biased because I used to live in NYC, but really, Paris’s beauty is absolutely breathtaking at night. If you find yourself in the City of Light, be sure to save your energy to head out ... Read More about 7 Fun things to do in Paris at night
Why I’m turning my mom’s ashes into a diamond
UPDATE: My mom is now home with me in diamond form. Read my update post on the memorial diamond homecoming here. My mom passed away almost two months ago and it still doesn't feel real. I've learned that grief is excruciatingly lonely and is by far the hardest thing I've ever experienced. Grief ... Read More about Why I’m turning my mom’s ashes into a diamond
Best ski resorts in France to visit this winter
Growing up, the nearest ski resorts were in the Poconos. On family trips and for my high school's ski club, we'd pack up the car, get all bundled up and make the trip to nearby Pennsylvania for some fun on the slopes. But the best ski resorts in France are an entirely different ball game. The French ... Read More about Best ski resorts in France to visit this winter
France sucks? That problematic “If you hate France, then go home!” attitude
If you can't tell it like it is on your own blog, where can you? Buckle up for this one that's been hiding in my drafts folder for two years, folks. Today I'm talking about an attitude I've seen for years that we need to unpack. "If you hate France, then go home!" or "If France sucks so ... Read More about France sucks? That problematic “If you hate France, then go home!” attitude
Visiting French dairy producer Beillevaire! Cheese, butter, desserts! (VIDEO)
During the height of the pandemic, I reached out to the Beillevaire team to see if they'd be open to me making a video at their production site. Not only did they say yes, but they showed me one of their partner dairy farms in addition to the facility where all the deliciousness is made. After being ... Read More about Visiting French dairy producer Beillevaire! Cheese, butter, desserts! (VIDEO)
9 Biggest reasons NOT to move to France
It’s easy to find 100 reasons why you SHOULD move to France. It's a beautiful country, after all, and French cuisine is some of the best in the world. Some reasons aren't that serious, like the amazing and affordable wine, bread and cheese. Others are more hard hitting that I've discussed before ... Read More about 9 Biggest reasons NOT to move to France
It’s been 1 week since my mom died
Pandemic aside, this past year has been the most difficult of my entire life. This summer, I spent a month and a half in the U.S. with my family because two of my relatives had terminal cancer and I hadn't seen them since November 2019. One passed away a week after I left last time and my mom just ... Read More about It’s been 1 week since my mom died
Amazing French products in USA grocery stores
When I first moved to France, it was SO difficult to find American products. Aside from specialty websites that import American food items, everyday things like canned pumpkin, peanut butter, and even regular size semisweet chocolate chips were hard to come by back in the day. Don't get me wrong -- ... Read More about Amazing French products in USA grocery stores
Clueless about coucou meaning in English? How to use this French word like a pro!
When I first came to France, I'd hear people cheerily greet each other with "coucou" and I didn't think it was French at first. To me, coucou in French sounded like a cuckoo clock or like you were calling someone crazy, not a friendly greeting. Besides, wasn't bonjour how you said hello in France? I ... Read More about Clueless about coucou meaning in English? How to use this French word like a pro!
Can you drink tap water in France? A comprehensive guide
If you grew up in the United States, you probably had access to clean water and drank tap water without even thinking about it since it's generally safe to do so. But what about when traveling to France? Drinking the tap water is completely safe in many areas of the world, but can you drink tap ... Read More about Can you drink tap water in France? A comprehensive guide
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