After a winter and spring full of what seemed like nonstop rain and clouds, summer is just about here so we took full advantage. Tom, Dagny and I packed a bag, hopped in the car and headed west to the Vendée region of France that boasts the beautiful Atlantic coast. Here are some weekend pics for ... Read More about Weekend recap: At the beach in La Vendée
Pharmacies in France vs. the USA: Prepare to be amazed by these 6 unexpected differences!
French pharmacies are awe-inspiring places filled with enough colorful little packages to keep your eyes busy until it's your turn to speak to the pharmacist. The French pharmacy is a place you'll visit often for OTC and prescription medicines, advice and sometimes just to say hi to your ... Read More about Pharmacies in France vs. the USA: Prepare to be amazed by these 6 unexpected differences!
River cruising: Bike tour of Pauillac, France
France has no shortage of charming little villages that make you want to stop and look around. After Bordeaux, our river cruise continued on to the little village of Pauillac where we met up with our local guide Paolo for our Go Active bike tour excursion. Paolo referred to Pauillac as the “biggest ... Read More about River cruising: Bike tour of Pauillac, France
Top excursions on a France river cruise Bordeaux
Our river cruise started and ended in the port of Bordeaux, France, a lively city in the Aquitaine region of Southwestern France. As the ninth largest city in France with over 5 million tourists per year, Bordeaux is a city rich in history, excellent eats and a thriving metropolis perfect for ... Read More about Top excursions on a France river cruise Bordeaux
I’m featured in France Magazine
Hi there! We're back from vacation and just trying to get back into the swing of things. This post is just in time for my two-year blogiversary (wow!) and I'd like to share an interview I did with France Magazine that hits newsstands in the U.S. today. Read on! ... Read More about I’m featured in France Magazine
Welcome aboard the Uniworld River Royale
No matter how you discover France, you'll be enchanted by the country's beauty and culture. There's no question about that. But cruise down one of France's rivers to take in the country from a different vantage point and you'll have a vacation experience like no other. River cruising in France is ... Read More about Welcome aboard the Uniworld River Royale
River cruising in France… check back soon
Hi everyone, Tom and I are on vacation -- on our first ever river cruise with Uniworld -- and spent last night in Bordeaux. Our ship is the breathtaking River Royale and we're thoroughly enjoying ourselves with good eats and excellent wines while getting to know everyone on board. The fruit and wine ... Read More about River cruising in France… check back soon
8 Brands that need to come to France now
As much as I love French brands, there are a whole bunch of Americans ones that I wish would hurry up and make their debuts in France. This comes down to familiarity. You want to feel comfortable and sometimes having that little piece of home puts a bit of a spring in your step and makes you feel ... Read More about 8 Brands that need to come to France now
A few weekend pics
Hi all! Hope your weekend was as gorgeous as mine. The weather here was mid-70s and sunny both days -- couldn't have asked for anything better. So of course, we took full advantage and took Dagny on three walks per day. In addition to all the walking, we kicked the weekend off with a visit to the ... Read More about A few weekend pics
French eating habits: How my American mealtime habits have changed since moving to France
France is a foodie's heaven. The indulgent cheeses and sauces and wines and desserts and ahhhh, the French eating habits list goes on. After living here awhile, I've realized that I've changed my American eating habits in some subtle and not so subtle ways. And after thinking about it, these changes ... Read More about French eating habits: How my American mealtime habits have changed since moving to France
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