At first glance, French and American cultures don't seem that different. But the longer you live in France and the more time you spend with the French, you'll notice all the differences between the two ways of life. Sometimes they're funny, interesting, cool or straight up baffling and weird. Let's ... Read More about Very normal French things that would never fly in the USA
Monday Mishmash 11/16/15
Before starting this post, I sat here staring at a blank screen for a good five minutes unsure of what to write about the Paris attacks. It's November 16 -- three days after terrorists wreaked havoc on the French capital and took the lives of at least 129 people leaving hundreds more injured. It's ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 11/16/15
Rituel Studio Paris review: My Xtend Barre class
While in Paris for a few days last week, I was on the hunt for a fitness class and decided on Rituel Studio's Xtend Barre class. It would be my first bar class in France (and first time trying the Xtend Barre method) and I was looking forward to it after an afternoon of travel. If you've been ... Read More about Rituel Studio Paris review: My Xtend Barre class
French things I don’t do
Let's talk about French habits! Being married to a French guy and all, you'd think that some of his Frenchness would rub off on me. Maybe some of it has but let's be real. I lived most of my life in the USA, so there are plenty of French things I just don't understand or do -- probably a good ... Read More about French things I don’t do
Having a dog in France vs. the USA
Every week, a lovely woman named Rosie over at Eco Gites of Lenault in Normandy hosts a pet-focused linkup called Animal Tales and for months I haven't been able to participate due to my lack of pet posts. Today I'm changing that... I'm obsessed with dogs. I fully admit that! Having a dog is ... Read More about Having a dog in France vs. the USA
5 Reasons why you may NOT want to visit Corsica
Corsica was one of the best vacations of my life and I still can't get it out of my head over a month later! If you have the chance to go, by all means GO! I feel that any type of traveler would enjoy the island. But..... here are 5 reasons why you may NOT want to visit Corsica. GO! ... Read More about 5 Reasons why you may NOT want to visit Corsica
Monday Mishmash 11/2/15
Hello! Hope you all had a nice Halloween! We had one group of trick-or-treaters here but I locked myself out of the house. I was sitting on the front steps waiting for Tom when they arrived, so I didn't have any candy to give them. Oops. Other than that, there was nothing Halloweeny about my ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 11/2/15
Putain meaning in English: Is this French curse word THAT bad?
What is the putain meaning in French, what is the putain meaning in English, and is this one of the French curse words you should be using as a foreigner? **If you're offended by French curse words, this putain meaning post is not the one for you, so please stop reading now!** Today's ... Read More about Putain meaning in English: Is this French curse word THAT bad?
Pet peeves I need to get off my chest
Can I rant today? Good. Lately it seems like the same annoying things keep getting under my skin so to get them out of my system and move on, I'm airing my grievances. Maybe you can relate? GO! ... Read More about Pet peeves I need to get off my chest
8 Things I wish I knew before moving to France from the US
They say that hindsight is 20/20 and that also applies to expat life. You only learn by doing and can only anticipate so much before making a major life change. Only after living in your new home for a bit can you look back and reflect. I’ve written about what I love about expat life in France and ... Read More about 8 Things I wish I knew before moving to France from the US
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