Oui In France is over 4 years old now, and when I started blogging, I didn't have much of a vision for the blog except "just get started and see what happens." I often learned things as I went along -- and still do. Sometimes it's best to just take action and get started because if you wait until ... Read More about Blogging mistakes I made when I first started Oui In France (and a few things I got right)
Our hot air balloon experience in the Loire Valley (VIDEO)
When I was a kid growing up in New Jersey, there was a big balloon festival every year not far from where I lived. When we were out and about the weekend of the festival, we'd look up and see a rainbow of beautiful balloons just floating on the horizon. Flash forward a bit and here I am in France ... Read More about Our hot air balloon experience in the Loire Valley (VIDEO)
Interview with my cousin: Q&A with a flight attendant
Ever since I was a kid, I always thought being a flight attendant was one of the coolest professions out there. They got to travel, interact with different people every day and were some of the most poised and well-groomed people I'd ever seen. Still curious about the job, I grilled my cousin David ... Read More about Interview with my cousin: Q&A with a flight attendant
The power of a compliment
Whatever happened to connecting with other human beings in a meaningful way? The more I look around, the more I see people in it for themselves and glued to their phones. Lost in their careers and even in their personal lives. Friendships can easily become one-sided, friendly coffee dates with your ... Read More about The power of a compliment
Fabletics in France: The Shift Bag review
For more than a year, I'd been using an upright tote bag for my gym bag and it was time to trade that in for something more functional that actually closes. I've been a fan of Fabletics for a while now and luckily for me, they also have a nice range of accessories -- including stylish gym bags at ... Read More about Fabletics in France: The Shift Bag review
Getting over your fear of speaking in a foreign language (and why you just have to do it)
In this thing we call life, putting ourselves out there in any capacity can be terrifying. Whether it's public speaking at work, blogging, opening up to someone in your life, starting a new business or trying to converse in a foreign language, sometimes it's easier to not try at all. But that's the ... Read More about Getting over your fear of speaking in a foreign language (and why you just have to do it)
6 Reasons why I DON’T miss living in the USA
This isn't a post about why it's better to live in France. No place is perfect. Or even close to perfect. You could come up with a sizeable list of pros and cons of pretty much anywhere in the world ranging from superficial likes and dislikes to deep cultural notions and attitudes ingrained in the ... Read More about 6 Reasons why I DON’T miss living in the USA
Do French women shave? Myth or fact?
Aside from French people being slim and rude, another myth floating around about French people, well women, is that they don’t shave! Hairy armpits and legs are everywhere, right? Wrong. So do French women shave? Do French women shafe? Read on for my thoughts on this French myth of the month! ... Read More about Do French women shave? Myth or fact?
Our anniversary weekend in Clisson
Cobblestone streets, a castle, fresh flowers and people out and about enjoying themselves. Are these some of the things that come to mind when you picture a traditional French town? The small town of Clisson in the Loire-Atlantique is one that comes to mind for me, and Tom, Dagny and I booked a ... Read More about Our anniversary weekend in Clisson
How to pronounce French wines so you sound like an expert (AUDIO)
Have you ever scanned a restaurant's wine menu only to nervously wonder how on earth you're supposed to pronounce the name of the wine when it comes time to order? You try to practice a few options under your breath, but at the very last moment you order a Coke to save yourself the embarrassment of ... Read More about How to pronounce French wines so you sound like an expert (AUDIO)
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