Accents are fascinating. As an American, I've always been intrigued by accents and my ears perk up whenever I hear someone speaking in a particularly cool one. In metropolitan areas like New York or Paris, though, an accent is a dime a dozen. From regional accents to foreign accents -- ranging from ... Read More about When you have an accent
Ask Tom Tuesdays: The best of both worlds – Part 2 – French healthcare
Hi guys! Tom's back with the second part of his column on the best of both worlds in the USA and France. Today he's taking a look at healthcare. If you missed Part 1, Tom tackles the stress-inducing toilets in America here. Go read this edition of Ask Tom Tuesdays! ... Read More about Ask Tom Tuesdays: The best of both worlds – Part 2 – French healthcare
The 2 truest facts about expat life no one is talking about
Nothing worth doing is ever easy and I remind myself of that every time things get a little hairy around here. And while I more or less have a handle on things now, that wasn't always the case. Life as an expat is one that will be like nothing you've ever experienced and will challenge you, make you ... Read More about The 2 truest facts about expat life no one is talking about
Getting workers to call you back in France is like pulling teeth
If you've been following my blog, you know that back in September, we bought a house. We've been living here for about two months and like most older homes in France, upon move-in you'll have to have a little work done. Sometimes it's minor like a roof cleaning, painting or light masonry and other ... Read More about Getting workers to call you back in France is like pulling teeth
6 Holiday gift ideas for the fashionable traveler
Holiday gift ideas! Christmas is coming and I couldn't be happier about it! While it was easy for me to get stressed out by all the holiday hubbub back in the U.S., here in France I try to enjoy all the things the season brings including foods, family time and lots of shopping. I've mentioned ... Read More about 6 Holiday gift ideas for the fashionable traveler
Ask Tom Tuesdays: The best of both worlds in the USA & France – Part 1
There's something about French guys... and you just want to hear what they have to say! I'm often asked what my husband thinks about American culture, food, the people and more. Curious minds want to know what French guys think about all kinds of things, so today, my husband, Tom is bringing you the ... Read More about Ask Tom Tuesdays: The best of both worlds in the USA & France – Part 1
A leisurely fall weekend
Weekends during the fall are my favorite. The air is just crisp enough to walk around without freezing, the smell of fireplaces is in the air, daily soup lunches become the norm and it means that Christmas is on its way. We didn't do too much this weekend except walk all over the place. It's ... Read More about A leisurely fall weekend
barre3 online reviews and what I do for fitness in France
My workouts have evolved over time, but there has been one constant -- I like to be challenged. Back in college, I loved weight training and spinning. After college, I really enjoyed group fitness classes at Equinox in NYC and pushing myself to my max physically and mentally. If I wasn't dripping ... Read More about barre3 online reviews and what I do for fitness in France
New House WTF #2: French shutters for windows?
If you've spent any time in France, you've probably noticed the window coverings that resemble what we call shutters in North America. Except these fancy French shutters for windows aren't just decorative touches that the French add to their homes to make them look nice. They're called volets and ... Read More about New House WTF #2: French shutters for windows?
When a dog walks toward an oncoming bus…
The other day, Dagny and I were out for one of our many walks around the neighborhood and came across a little unleashed dog in the middle of the road who seemed to be alone. As we crossed a busy street to get closer to this dog on a nearby side street, I realized he was walking briskly right into ... Read More about When a dog walks toward an oncoming bus…
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