Have you ever been at a job or stuck in the same routine and wondered what else was out there? Have you ever stepped back to look at your life and wondered, is this it? Is this all I have to look forward to for the rest of my life? Back before I moved to France, I was working a corporate job in ... Read More about You are in control (my backstory)
Best walking shoes for travel (that are stylish and comfortable)
Over the years I've been guilty of killing my feet in the name of fashion. I've also gone the other direction and bought ugly shoes in the name of comfort. Isn't there a happy medium? Yup! I'm sharing some of the best walking shoes for travel that are comfortable and stylish -- and won't kill your ... Read More about Best walking shoes for travel (that are stylish and comfortable)
Amboise winery spotlight: Montdomaine
Just a 5-min drive from Amboise is the Château de Montdomaine, a beautiful winery we visited on Saturday afternoon right in the heart of the Loire Valley. We were greeted by Louisa and her three friendly dogs out front and had a lovely time touring the property and tasting the wines. ... Read More about Amboise winery spotlight: Montdomaine
Getting it out on paper
I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at, what I see and what it means. What I want and what I fear. — Joan Didion Did you keep a diary growing up? Do you journal? If so, are you old school with paper and pen or do you write digitally on a screen? ... Read More about Getting it out on paper
Foreigners in France reveal the easiest and hardest parts of life abroad
I wanted to hear from other foreigners in France about what they've found to be the easiest and hardest parts of living in France long term. Here are the responses I got from the Oui In France community on social media. ... Read More about Foreigners in France reveal the easiest and hardest parts of life abroad
What a Charente River cruise vacation is like
Earlier this month, Tom, my in-laws, Dagny, and I spent a week on a boat cruising along the Charente River in southwest France. It's our third self-drive boating vacation with Nicols and is a relaxing, fun way to spend time with friends and family. A boating trip like this shows you France's smaller ... Read More about What a Charente River cruise vacation is like
Monday Mishmash 9/21/20
If you’ve been reading Oui in France for years, this Monday Mishmash post might feel like a blast from the past. It's a conversational roundup-style post where I’d update you on happenings around here, share some fun links and let you know about anything else going on. But I stopped writing Monday ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 9/21/20
Defeated at the doctor and a lesson
I had an appointment at the GP a couple of weeks ago which went terribly. I saw a male doctor in his 50s who I had seen once before. When I arrived at his office, I was happy, smiling, and self-assured. When I left 20 minutes later, I was frustrated, defeated, and in tears. His bedside manner was ... Read More about Defeated at the doctor and a lesson
Quick French Lesson: Is chèvre goat cheese or a goat?
Some of the most interesting and fun(ny) posts on my blog have come from just living life -- usually conversations with my French husband Tom (who has his own column called Ask Tom Tuesdays). Many of my learning experiences have come from going about my day, talking to people, and observing all ... Read More about Quick French Lesson: Is chèvre goat cheese or a goat?
Rothy’s alternative: Giesswein flats made from recycled water bottles
Five years ago, if you told me that super fashionable, comfortable flats made of recycled water bottles existed, I wouldn't have believed you. Plastic jelly sandals of my youth would have popped into my head. But now, there are two brands that make gorgeous flats from recycled ocean plastic that you ... Read More about Rothy’s alternative: Giesswein flats made from recycled water bottles
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