If you move to France and aren't great at French, the French language will be one of the biggest hurdles you'll face -- especially if you live in an area where people don't know English. If your skills are a little rusty or non-existent, you'll go from frustrated, to lost, to confused, to homesick ... Read More about French language problems: What I do when I don’t understand and want to cry
The problem with dog poop in France
French people love their dogs. No one will argue that. From big Great Danes to little Yorkies, the French bring their dogs everywhere including places like the pharmacy and the café for an afternoon coffee -- and I love it. What I don’t love is that the simple concept of picking up after your dog ... Read More about The problem with dog poop in France
Europe travel tips: Paris accommodations and beyond
When planning a vacation in Europe, one of the biggest expenses will be your accommodations. Whether you decide to stay in a hotel or rent an apartment, having somewhere to crash at night is a must. So how do you go about finding the best place to stay when on vacation? Read on! ... Read More about Europe travel tips: Paris accommodations and beyond
Brittany, France vacation wrap-up
Nothing beats the refreshed feeling you get after a well-deserved vacation, and right now, we're basking in post-vacation bliss. Have I unpacked my suitcase yet? No, of course not. So what did we do on our Brittany, France vacation? Read on! ... Read More about Brittany, France vacation wrap-up
Friday vacation pic of the day: Cap Frehel, France
Today is the last day of our vacation, so this will be the last pic in the series. We went to Cap Frehel this afternoon and this photo was taken there. Just gorgeous, untouched nature. Cap Frehel is a windy paradise in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, France. Choppy seas, ... Read More about Friday vacation pic of the day: Cap Frehel, France
Thursday vacation pic of the day: Cancale, France
Each day of our vacation here in the Brittany region of France, I'll be uploading our top vacation pic of the day. Today, we did char a voile (sand windsurfing) and then went back to Cancale, France for an afternoon snack. Here's a boat that caught my eye on the way back to the car. ... Read More about Thursday vacation pic of the day: Cancale, France
Regional foods of Brittany, France
We're on vacation this week in the Brittany region of France (St. Malo to be exact), and if you've never been here, it's worth the trip. It's an easy drive from Paris and has a rich cultural heritage that's like nowhere else in the world. Despite the laughable bad weather, la Bretagne is a region ... Read More about Regional foods of Brittany, France
Wednesday vacation pic of the day: Dol-de-Bretagne, France
Each day of our vacation here in the Brittany region of France, I'll be uploading our top vacation pic of the day. We went to the neighboring town of Dol-de-Bretagne, France and luckily the afternoon wasn't rained out. Here are our pics of the day! ... Read More about Wednesday vacation pic of the day: Dol-de-Bretagne, France