No one decides to start learning a foreign language one day, follows a magic formula for language learning, stays super motivated throughout the whole process, and then miraculously speaks just like a native a year later. Language acquisition doesn't work that way for 99.9% of us. Our interests, ... Read More about What to do when you lose French language learning motivation
SendMyBag review: Cheap way to send your luggage to France
Have you ever traveled with an extra suitcase or two? Or skis? Between the fees and the hassle of lugging around an extra 50-lb bag, sometimes trips become more stressful than they have to be. That's why I want to introduce you to a service I recently heard of that makes getting from Point A to ... Read More about SendMyBag review: Cheap way to send your luggage to France
Is living abroad freeing?
A couple of months ago on Twitter, among all of the memes, political arguments and other randomness, I came across a thought-provoking tweet about living abroad. @WeAreXpats tweeted that living abroad can feel freeing and asked if any of us out there felt the same way. It was a question I had never ... Read More about Is living abroad freeing?
Kiko Milano Cosmetics review and why you will LOVE this brand
Who out there wears makeup? Raise your hand! I discovered Kiko Milano Cosmetics when my friend Jasmine told me about the much raved about Italian beauty brand over the summer and I think you're going to be just as intrigued as I was. Why am I majorly crushing on this brand? Well, they make ... Read More about Kiko Milano Cosmetics review and why you will LOVE this brand
How to open a French bank account as an American
After moving to France, one of the first things you'll want to do is open a French bank account. You'll need a French bank account to pay your bills, to easily withdraw cash, and to get paid by your employer, for starters. Sometimes simply opening a bank account in France can seem like a catch-22 ... Read More about How to open a French bank account as an American
What I learned after my YouTube video went viral
Over the past week, my behind-the-scenes bakery video from November has taken off on YouTube, and at the time of writing this, it's surpassed 200k views. For a small channel like mine, that is HUGE and I couldn't be happier about it. Here's what I've learned. ... Read More about What I learned after my YouTube video went viral
Wine suitcase: How to bring wine on a plane
Raise your hand if you've brought wine back home in your suitcase after being abroad. Yup, I'm raising my hand... you too? If you've brought wine home in your checked luggage, you know that nervous feeling at baggage claim all too well. There's always a moment of panic when you hold your breath as ... Read More about Wine suitcase: How to bring wine on a plane
Galette des rois recipe: January is French king cake time
This time of year, it’s all about the resolutions, reflections and galette des rois if you’re in France. Just when you thought the gluttony of the holiday season was over, every boulangerie around is tempting you with frangipane masterpieces that are too good to resist. What are these delectable ... Read More about Galette des rois recipe: January is French king cake time
Why New Year’s resolutions aren’t BS
This time of year, we all have the best of intentions. Everyone and their mother is reflecting on last year, setting goals and working on how to better themselves in the year ahead. Health goals top the list of resolutions. ... Read More about Why New Year’s resolutions aren’t BS
How living in France helps me to embrace a sustainable lifestyle
In recent years, I've made a shift to try to live a more sustainable life. I haven't done anything extraordinary but small actions that take barely any effort add up over time. Here are some things I do to live more sustainably in France. ... Read More about How living in France helps me to embrace a sustainable lifestyle
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