If you've been following the news out of France over the past couple of weeks, you know all about the Gilets Jaunes movement. The Gilets Jaunes, or Yellow Vests in English, have been demonstrating all over the country and Paris was hit particularly hard by the destruction over the weekend. It ... Read More about Gilets Jaunes: Is Paris safe for tourists?
I went behind the scenes at a French bakery (VIDEO)
The only time I ever get up willingly before 4 a.m. is for an early morning flight, but on Friday, there was another reason why I was out the door in the middle of the night. It's because I was going behind the scenes at a local French bakery and shooting footage for a YouTube video. Bread is a huge ... Read More about I went behind the scenes at a French bakery (VIDEO)
The living abroad experience is not one size fits all
There's this theme I've seen among my own readers and elsewhere in this niche. It's that life abroad is a certain way and that all of us living abroad belong to this homogeneous group made up of people with the same experiences and ideas. It's just not accurate. Let's talk about this... ... Read More about The living abroad experience is not one size fits all
My favorite French eating habit
You don't have to go to France to know that the French take mealtime seriously. From seeking out quality ingredients to cooking from scratch to long, leisurely Sunday lunches, mealtime is no joke in France. One aspect of French culture that I've adapted to and admire is the fact that the French make ... Read More about My favorite French eating habit
Christmas Advent calendar ideas with French flair
As a kid, did you have an Advent calendar each year leading up to the holiday season? Did you have enough willpower to only open one flap per day? I remember getting an Advent calendar from my church that wasn't too fancy, but these days, there's no shortage when it comes to Christmas Advent ... Read More about Christmas Advent calendar ideas with French flair
What we can learn from Bradley Cooper speaking French
View this post on Instagram A post shared by A Star Is Born (@starisbornmovie) on Oct 12, 2018 at 2:57pm PDT Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's new movie A Star is Born came out earlier this month and it's gotten ... Read More about What we can learn from Bradley Cooper speaking French
Let’s talk about electric tea kettles
OK, it's question time. Tell me, do you use a coffee pot or a tea kettle more often? If you answered a tea kettle, is it one you heat on the stove or an electric one? I'm a coffee drinker through and through, so before moving to France, my answer to that question was 100% a coffee pot. I'd brew up a ... Read More about Let’s talk about electric tea kettles
My simple tips to help you feel less nervous about speaking French
Learning French is one of the most difficult parts of living in France. Beyond learning the literal words and grammar, there's the finesse and unspoken rules that come with learning a language as well. It can be overwhelming just thinking about it! Right when you think you've conquered a particular ... Read More about My simple tips to help you feel less nervous about speaking French
My latest over on YouTube
How's it going? I'm popping in today to say a quick hello and to share my latest YouTube videos with you. ... Read More about My latest over on YouTube
Good luck in French and other phrases to wish someone well (AUDIO)
Let's talk about how to say good luck in French and other ways to wish someone well. These are handy phrases you'll hear often in your day-to-day life, so let's get right into it. ... Read More about Good luck in French and other phrases to wish someone well (AUDIO)