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
What I love and hate about Les Mills’ BODYATTACK
Over the years I've tried a variety of Les Mills classes but it wasn't until I moved to France that I had the pleasure of experiencing a BODYATTACK class on a hot and humid August afternoon. I tried it, nearly died, and left red faced wondering why I thought trying BODYATTACK in a gym with no A/C ... Read More about What I love and hate about Les Mills’ BODYATTACK
5 Fun things for Friday
Happy Friday, tout le monde! I can't believe it's already mid-August. Where the heck did 2020 go? I want a do-over. It's been quiet over here... Tom and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary earlier this week, we managed to make it through the heat wave, and are looking forward to a family trip ... Read More about 5 Fun things for Friday
When wearing a mask was strange
About a year ago, I was in the organic grocery store Biocoop when a frail woman passed by wearing a surgical mask. This was well before COVID-19, at a time when seeing someone with a mask at a supermarket was unusual. A young child with his mother spotted the masked woman, pointed, and loudly asked ... Read More about When wearing a mask was strange
What does bonjour mean in French & why you NEED to say it often!
Curious about the meaning of bonjour? You don't have to spend more than a couple of days in France to notice that bonjour is said all the time and for good reason. A simple hello is the magic word that starts every interaction off on the right foot. The absence of a bonjour in certain situations ... Read More about What does bonjour mean in French & why you NEED to say it often!
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