I've been on a bit of a bar kick lately. They make great snacks, are easy to just throw in your bag and pack a nutritional punch that will leave you feeling energized and healthy instead of lethargic and bloated. For a healthy snack option the next time your stomach rumbles, stock up on my favorite ... Read More about Healthy protein bars you need in your bag
That time in Morocco when a wild animal got loose in our riad
Today's a good day for a story... The only time I've been to Africa was when I went to Morocco in early 2010 with another English teaching assistant. We stayed in a riad in Marrakesh, drank our body weight in mint tea, stocked up on souvenirs from the souks and thoroughly enjoyed our trip. But ... Read More about That time in Morocco when a wild animal got loose in our riad
Don’t make these mistakes when ordering food and drink in France
As a tourist whose French is a little shaky, ordering your food and drink at a restaurant can be a stressful situation. Even if you don't have a food allergy to complicate things, just knowing what everything means on the menu is a chore in and of itself -- and don't get me started on ... Read More about Don’t make these mistakes when ordering food and drink in France
Spotlight on healthy brands in France: Amy’s Kitchen
I love it when brands I know from home set up shop across the Atlantic. Many brands I'd buy all the time back in the U.S. don't exist in France and aside from importing them myself or hoping My American Market has them, there's not really much you can do except try to find an equivalent. Recently I ... Read More about Spotlight on healthy brands in France: Amy’s Kitchen
How to watch TV shows and movies online when you live abroad
If you're like me, you have a handful of shows you watch religiously. Right now I'm loving The Americans, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, The Voice and more. If you're not home when your shows air, DVR is your best friend. Or maybe you're more of a Netflix buff. But when you move outside the US, popular ... Read More about How to watch TV shows and movies online when you live abroad
The joys of applying for your 10-year residence card in France
If you didn't pick up on the sarcasm in the title, it probably means you haven't had the pleasure of applying for your carte de séjour (residency card). Or you live in a magical place where things run smoothly. The process is simple in theory: You make an appointment, you submit your papers, you ... Read More about The joys of applying for your 10-year residence card in France
Monday Mishmash 3/2/15
Hello! Can't believe it's March already. Hope Monday is treating you well so far... Monday Mishmash is a roundup-style post I’ll be doing semi-regularly to update you on happenings around here, share some cool links and let you know about anything else going on. GO! ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 3/2/15
Need a healthy dessert? Meet The Protein Bakery
Everyone's favorite part of dinner is dessert. Or is that just me? It is a necessary part of every meal, and in France especially, having dessert often is totally normal -- even if it's just some fruit or a yogurt to finish off the meal and feed a craving for something sweet. Sometimes dessert can ... Read More about Need a healthy dessert? Meet The Protein Bakery
When a friend’s pet dies
Hi guys, short post for you today, and it's a post I was hoping I'd never have to write. I need your advice... Dagny and I befriended a retired gentleman and his Shih Tzu who live in the neighborhood about a year ago after moving into our house. We'd see them a couple of times a week and stop to ... Read More about When a friend’s pet dies
On expat life: 5 Things I’m embarrassed (not really) to tell you
If you've spent some time living abroad, you know firsthand how amusing, exhilarating, exhausting, life-changing and eye-opening life can be when you leave your home country behind. You realize a lot about yourself, those around you and those back home in the process. Sometimes these truths are a ... Read More about On expat life: 5 Things I’m embarrassed (not really) to tell you
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