No one ever said moving to France would be easy and I'm reminded of that all the time. Is it more difficult than my life back in New York City? I wouldn't say that either -- it's, well, different. Life isn't easy for anyone, but if you keep a level head and can laugh at yourself, the everyday ... Read More about 7 Everyday things that are more difficult to do in France
7 Canal cruise tips to keep in mind for an unforgettable trip
Sometimes the best way to learn is by doing, and a self-piloted canal cruise is no exception. Tom, my in-laws, Dagny and I went on a canal cruise in Alsace in September and had a wonderful time discovering the region, the canals and the locks along the way. If you're thinking of booking a similar ... Read More about 7 Canal cruise tips to keep in mind for an unforgettable trip
Baguette in France etiquette: What to NOT do with your bread
Ask anyone what foods France is known for and I'm sure the word baguette will tumble out of their mouth first or right after Brie or escargots. A French meal is not complete without a perfectly baked baguette, so next time you have French guests or want to have a meal the French way, take a look at ... Read More about Baguette in France etiquette: What to NOT do with your bread
French gifts for Francophiles to bring out your inner Parisian
Parisian and chic go hand in hand, so if you want to bring out your inner Parisian no matter where you live on the planet, I've picked out some of my favorite French gifts to Frenchify yourself for the day... just in time for the holidays! ... Read More about French gifts for Francophiles to bring out your inner Parisian
French culture: 5 Things that make more sense in France
I try to keep it real around here and am the first to tell you that the French language can be frustrating, that life in France is NOT like a vacation in France and all the other realities of being a foreigner abroad. But I'm also all about balance. The longer I live in France, the more I realize ... Read More about French culture: 5 Things that make more sense in France
Francophile t-shirts? Yes! Introducing the Oui In France T-Shirt Shop
Sometimes in life, you just have to go for it, right? I'm so incredibly excited to unveil the Oui In France T-shirt Shop. Everyone likes a cool t-shirt, so to that end, I've created three France-inspired women's t-shirt designs now available for sale that I know you'll love as much as I do. It's ... Read More about Francophile t-shirts? Yes! Introducing the Oui In France T-Shirt Shop
Do you translate from French to English in your head?
A question people ask me quite often about speaking French is, "Do you translate from French to English in your head before speaking?" And the answer is... ... Read More about Do you translate from French to English in your head?
Do it for yourself
It seems like people everywhere are looking for more out of life. The millennial quarter-life crisis is real. After working in the real world for a while and falling into a routine, we think, "Is this it?" Been there. Then we get into our heads and are paralyzed by our indecisiveness. We debate over ... Read More about Do it for yourself
Monday Mishmash: 11/7/16
Hi there, we haven't done one of these in a while... Welcome to the Nov. 7 edition of Monday Mishmash, where you'll find a whole bunch of random. ... Read More about Monday Mishmash: 11/7/16
French-themed gift ideas for that Francophile in your life
On my recent trip to the USA, I noticed more than ever all of the French-themed items in just about every shopping category. Obviously France is a pretty cool place, so t-shirts with French words, mugs with the Eiffel Tower and even French-themed jewelry are all hugely popular. So here's my roundup ... Read More about French-themed gift ideas for that Francophile in your life
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