A few months ago in an expat group I follow on Facebook, an American woman living in France bravely posted about her struggles with depression and anxiety ever since moving here. She was looking for support and probably thought a few people would do their best to help, but to everyone's ... Read More about Expat depression: Dark side of life in France (and where to turn for help)
Zaggora Breakfast Smoothie Vanilla protein powder review
I've been on the hunt for a vanilla protein powder to mix with fruit for a quick breakfast smoothie but have come up short time and time again. Either the powder I buy isn't palatable or it's just not something I'd ever buy again. Half of the brands I've tried have wound up in the trash over the ... Read More about Zaggora Breakfast Smoothie Vanilla protein powder review
Les marques du moment
Did someone say online shopping/browsing? I'm in. ;-) A ton of bloggers do regular shopping roundups called "Things I'm loving lately" or something similar, and since I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting products, I figured I'd write one of my own. Here's my "brands of the moment" ... Read More about Les marques du moment
Exploring the Charente-Maritime Part 3: Marais Poitevin, mussels, and the Hermione
Hello and bienvenue to Part 3 of our long weekend in the Charente-Maritime! I know I say this every time I visit a new place, but the Charente-Maritime has become one of my top areas of France and I can't wait to go back. I'm most at home when I'm near water and there's plenty of that in this nearby ... Read More about Exploring the Charente-Maritime Part 3: Marais Poitevin, mussels, and the Hermione
5 Things that still give me trouble in French
Learning a language is a process. A very long, ongoing process. There are ups and downs and it's been anything but linear for me. Even though I've lived in France for about 5-1/2 years now, I don't speak French perfectly. For anyone who has studied a foreign language, that won't come as a shock. You ... Read More about 5 Things that still give me trouble in French
Exploring the Charente-Maritime Part 2: Ile de Ré
If you're a sun and sand type of person, you're in luck because France has a beach for pretty much every type of beach goer. A few weeks ago, Tom and I headed to the Charente-Maritime department of France and drove to the Ile de Ré for the day. Just a short drive from La Rochelle, it's officially ... Read More about Exploring the Charente-Maritime Part 2: Ile de Ré
DIY France canal cruise (VIDEO): The places we saw along the way
For some, the best part of a France canal cruise is the boating experience itself, and for others, it's the places you stop at along the way. For me, I think I enjoyed the canal cruising part just as much as the towns we visited on our route from The Camargue to the Canal du Midi. Here's where ... Read More about DIY France canal cruise (VIDEO): The places we saw along the way
Exploring La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime
"Ohhh, wowwwww! Look at thatttt!" came out of my mouth no fewer than 10 times per day on our recent trip to the Charente-Maritime department of France. Our long weekend kicked off in La Rochelle, a coastal city about 470 km from Paris whose history is just as impressive as its modern-day approach to ... Read More about Exploring La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime
Gift pick: Rewined candles & soaps
Some of the best gifts I've found for people have been from bloggers' recommendations. I often learn about new-to-me products and services from the blogs I read -- things like books, travel gifts, and even clothes. While recently in Saint-Emilion, I discovered Rewined candles at a gift shop after ... Read More about Gift pick: Rewined candles & soaps
French canal cruise: Why you have to see the Camargue & Canal du Midi
The landscapes of France are incredibly diverse. Nature lovers, beach bums, bird watchers, hikers, and all types of travelers can lose themselves in what France has to offer. On my quest to see more of France, we decided to head south to a region we had never visited. We invited my parents and ... Read More about French canal cruise: Why you have to see the Camargue & Canal du Midi
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