One of my favorite parts of blogging is hearing from all of you out there! When I asked for guest posts to put up while I'm on vacation, I thought I'd maybe get an email from one or two people but instead I got a bunch of great pitches from super-cool readers. To kick off this week, we're hearing ... Read More about What to know about public swimming pools in France
Myth of the month: Do French people speak English? NO!
It's time for September's myth of the month! Today we're looking at the language abilities of the French -- specifically English. So do French people speak English? It's a question I'm asked often by people who haven't visited France... and it's a major misconception. ... Read More about Myth of the month: Do French people speak English? NO!
Monday Mishmash 9/14/15
Bonjour! I haven't done a Monday Mishmash in a while so today it's time. What's going on around here? Find out! ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 9/14/15
Interview with Angers pastry chef Damien Vétault
France has some of the best pastries in the world and anyone who has ever visited the country will confirm that. One of my favorite pâtissiers is Damien Vétault in Angers, France, not far from where I live. His modern takes on classics and always fresh and seasonal ingredients will make your mouth ... Read More about Interview with Angers pastry chef Damien Vétault
A personal problem and sleepless nights
Anyone who knows me well will tell you I like my sleep. I like to be fast asleep by 11 p.m. and up by 7 a.m. I've been that way for as long as I can remember and am most definitely a morning person. A nap on a lazy weekend afternoon isn't out of the question either. But something happened early last ... Read More about A personal problem and sleepless nights
When you have car trouble on a Sunday
I didn't think I'd be writing this post for you today! We were down in Perpignan for a work-related event and left the rental house yesterday at 11 am to make the 7-hour trek home. An hour into our drive on the autoroute about 65 km south of Toulouse, we heard a bang and the dashboard lights lit ... Read More about When you have car trouble on a Sunday
Photos from Perpignan France and beyond
Hi guys, photo post here for you today. As I mentioned last week, I'm down in the South of France, the region of Langedoc Roussillon to be exact on the Mediterranean coast, for something work related. We managed to explore the area in and around Perpignan a little bit as well. While the city itself ... Read More about Photos from Perpignan France and beyond
Take 2: More brands that need to come to France
France has no shortage of delicious food products and great brands. Let me say that right off the bat. But France doesn't have everything this American desperately needs. Yes, I know I don't live in America so I shouldn't expect every product under the sun -- and I don't! -- I just expect a select ... Read More about Take 2: More brands that need to come to France
When you find something that isn’t yours
Have you ever found something unattended in a public place that didn't belong to you? Like property left behind by someone in a rush? A friend recently told me this story of how she found some electronics accessories valued at around US$200 left in the restroom of a busy train station in a major ... Read More about When you find something that isn’t yours
15 Signs you’re an American living in France for too long
Salut! Tell me, if you're an American living in France, have you ever felt like you've been an expat for too long? Or that maybe you're adapting to life abroad a little too well? There are some signs that will clue you in after a certain amount of time. What are these things, you ask? Here are 15 ... Read More about 15 Signs you’re an American living in France for too long
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