The longer you're in France, the more likely it is that you'll see something chuckle worthy and think "only in France would I see that." The Local ran a post a few weeks back with tweets featuring things you'd only find in France and it was a humorous look at French culture, so here's what I've come ... Read More about Things you find only in France… Instagram style
#Expat life: Things to never stop doing for yourself
As we get older and take on more responsibilities, maybe have kids or move to a new part of the world, sometimes our own well-being gets put on the back burner in favor of helping out loved ones, advancing our career and sacrificing a little part of ourselves to whatever is most important at the ... Read More about #Expat life: Things to never stop doing for yourself
French cultural differences: How to freak out an American
The lovely Geraldine of CommeUneFrancaise recently posted a video on how to scare the hell out of a French person which was really informative and absolutely worth a look. Since French cultural differences are such a huge focus of my blog, I wanted to take a look at the flip side in this post -- ... Read More about French cultural differences: How to freak out an American
Dagny finds the weirdest things on walks… what the heck is that thing?
On any given day, Dagny and I go on about three walks and almost always, she finds something to be proud of. She'll scrounge around for pieces of bread that were left by neighbors for the birds, other times we've encountered a lost dog and sometimes she'll find a dead worm to roll in. And the common ... Read More about Dagny finds the weirdest things on walks… what the heck is that thing?
The illusion of being busy
"Are you really as busy as you think you are?" starts popular workplace blog Ask A Manager's recent post. Alison Green's blog is one of my favorites and a post from last month touches on an issue which is becoming more and more common both in and out of the workplace. Read on! ... Read More about The illusion of being busy
Why I eat a ton of meat in France
With all the wonderful gastronomic delights in France, eating meat is pretty much a must if you want to sample the best cuisine the country has to offer. I've never been a vegetarian, but I've never been crazy about meat either. I'd have steak from time to time when my parents would cook it growing ... Read More about Why I eat a ton of meat in France
10 Biggest French faux pas you can commit. And why #7 is the worst.
Once upon a time, I arrived in France thinking I could speak halfway decent French and knew enough about the French way of doing things that I'd be right at home. But as time went on and I started to interact with more French people, go out to eat and go about my day-to-day life, I realized that I ... Read More about 10 Biggest French faux pas you can commit. And why #7 is the worst.
The breathtaking Chateau de Noirieux: Hotel near Angers, France
Just a 90-minute train ride from Paris, Angers is a city full of rich history, beautiful views of the Maine River and a great base from which to visit the region's finest wineries and other nearby attractions -- and earns a well-deserved stop on any French road trip. But where should you stay to ... Read More about The breathtaking Chateau de Noirieux: Hotel near Angers, France
New House WTF #4: Where are the screens?
This is a little series called New House WTF that centers around all those head-scratching moments I've encountered after buying a house in France. It's been fun discovering all of those "normal" French things, but they've left this American shaking her head! So for this installment of New House ... Read More about New House WTF #4: Where are the screens?
Sneak peek: Chateau de Noirieux review
Have you ever stayed at a hotel that just blew you away? We recently had the pleasure of staying at the beautiful Chateau de Noirieux near Angers, France, and it was a one-of-a-kind experience that combined French charm, gorgeous grounds and delicious food into one calm and relaxing weekend. Read ... Read More about Sneak peek: Chateau de Noirieux review
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