Do people even blog anymore? Is blogging dead in 2023 and does it even make sense to start a travel blog or any blog these days? That is the question. As many bloggers shift to microblogging on social media or close up shop altogether, here are my thoughts on why blogging definitely is not dead. ... Read More about Is blogging dead in 2023?
Why I hate telling people I live in France
When I was back home in the USA last month, my feelings about one aspect of the living abroad experience surfaced again. The longer I live abroad, the more uneasy I feel about telling people from back home that I live in France. Let me explain why. ... Read More about Why I hate telling people I live in France
Monday Mishmash January 6, 2020
Wow, it's sure been a while since I've done one of these. If you've been around these parts for a couple of years, then you remember these Monday Mishmash conversational posts I used to do with no real purpose other than to share a bunch of random things. I’d update you on happenings around here, ... Read More about Monday Mishmash January 6, 2020
MUST-KNOW facts about tipping in France from someone who’s lived here a decade
Let's talk about tipping in France. As a tourist, it's not always easy to navigate the cultural norms of what to do and not to do. Here we’re talking about tipping in France and you'll learn that it's not the same as in the USA. Whenever we head to the U.S. on vacation, the American tipping ... Read More about MUST-KNOW facts about tipping in France from someone who’s lived here a decade
A look back at 2019: Top posts, stats, and a word on creativity
How is it already the end of 2019?? It's the end of a DECADE?!?! Today's December 31, which means it's my birthday. Yay for New Year's Eve babies. It's also an apt time to post this look back at 2019. So grab a glass of something bubbly (yes, even if it's 8 a.m.) and let's take a look at Oui In ... Read More about A look back at 2019: Top posts, stats, and a word on creativity
Lunettes Pour Tous review: Affordable glasses & fast
I was in Nantes a couple of months ago and walked past a glasses store that caught my eye. It was called Lunettes Pour Tous (which means glasses for everyone in French) and the sign out front intrigued me. It said, "10 euros, 10 minutes." Because it was Sunday, the store was closed, so I went home ... Read More about Lunettes Pour Tous review: Affordable glasses & fast
Roundup of the best French Christmas desserts
As a kid, my mom would always find a very special Christmas dessert to make for everyone, usually pulled from the latest Bon Appetit magazine cover. I was her helper and this was hands down the part of Christmas prep that I loved the most. That, and making homemade eggnog with my dad. One Christmas ... Read More about Roundup of the best French Christmas desserts
Stocking stuffers for travelers
No one wants an empty stocking this Christmas, so grab a couple of my picks below for the best stocking stuffers for travelers. ... Read More about Stocking stuffers for travelers
Why is sustainable fashion so expensive & how I afford it
When sustainability became a buzzword a few years back, I associated it with people who weren't like me. People like vegans, minimalists, those with huge budgets, and people who are hardcore about environmental issues. I care about the planet and have made changes that I think matter in my own life, ... Read More about Why is sustainable fashion so expensive & how I afford it
Luxury vacation rentals in Paris: Don’t make these mistakes!
There are a lot of mistakes people make when visiting Paris. From thinking they’ll be able to waltz up to the viewing deck of the Eiffel Tower without having to wait in line, to imagining a private viewing of the Mona Lisa at the Louvre. But these are all well-documented. The mistakes that people ... Read More about Luxury vacation rentals in Paris: Don’t make these mistakes!
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