Hello, hello! It's no secret everyone loves getting mail, so I decided to sign up for Birchbox last month and am excited to share what it's all about with you. I was already familiar with the concept of Birchbox since it's popular in the USA and I was pleasantly surprised to learn the same thing ... Read More about Birchbox France {REVIEW}
French pronunciation: C-word subtleties you’ll want to get right (AUDIO)
Sometimes I talk to myself. It's mostly when I'm out with Dagny in the park when I'm not likely to pass too many people. I practice new French expressions I've learned out loud or pronunciation in general. When I'm outside walking, my head is clear and it's when I do my best work. After a few people ... Read More about French pronunciation: C-word subtleties you’ll want to get right (AUDIO)
Monday Mishmash 1/25/16: A “spring” day in Nantes and a blizzard video
As NYC was getting clobbered with snow over the weekend, I was strolling through the “tropical” city of Nantes wondering if I was in some kind of alternate reality. OK, not tropical by any means but it was 60F and sunny which is quite unusual this time of year. I like nice weather but in ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 1/25/16: A “spring” day in Nantes and a blizzard video
To pee or not to pee… on the sidewalk
Salut! I don't usually post on Fridays but here we are... Also, if any of you reading get buried under the weekend snow, PLEASE SEND ME SNOW PICTURES!! I majorly miss the blizzards of the Northeast and it would make my weekend if you sent me some of the shots from around your neighborhood. Serious. ... Read More about To pee or not to pee… on the sidewalk
Mistakes I made when I moved to France
Are you ever hard on yourself? Maybe you made a few "mistakes" that really weren't that big of a deal but you look back and think you should have done things differently? I think it's only human to feel that way sometimes and look for areas of improvement. I try not to dwell too much on ... Read More about Mistakes I made when I moved to France
French cheek kisses: La bise explained
As a foreigner, you'll encounter all kinds of baffling things abroad. For me in France, la bise tops the list. These pesky French cheek kisses are the norm but as an outsider, sometimes you'll just be confused... and rightfully so. French cheek kisses ARE confusing. ... Read More about French cheek kisses: La bise explained
French lessons with Tom while walking the dog… no your dog isn’t a pervert!
Tom and I enjoy walking Dagny together on the weekends, and with a few extra vacation days lately due to the holidays, we found ourselves doing even more walking than usual. A topic of conversation that always comes up on walks? The French language. I ask a few questions, Tom gives a few examples ... Read More about French lessons with Tom while walking the dog… no your dog isn’t a pervert!
Our weekend up near Vannes
Hello there and happy Monday to you! If you follow me on Instagram, you know that we're just getting back from a long weekend in Brittany -- it was my birthday gift from Tom (thank you!!!). I absolutely love this region and we were up here last year this time of year as well. Love, love, love. ... Read More about Our weekend up near Vannes
Why people will look at you strangely if you use Vaseline in France
Yup, this post is going where you think it's going. In France, this is why people will look at you strangely if you use Vaseline regularly... and how I found out it's not the most normal thing to whip out in polite company! What's the deal with Vaseline in France? ... Read More about Why people will look at you strangely if you use Vaseline in France
50+ Basic French words and phrases for travel to France (with pronunciation)
When traveling to a country where your native tongue isn't spoken, the language barrier can be a major hurdle. Two of the most frustrating things are expressing yourself as well as not understanding what is being said to you. A relaxing, stress-free trip can get very stressful when you're not able ... Read More about 50+ Basic French words and phrases for travel to France (with pronunciation)
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