Here are our pics of the month for June. They were all taken on our vacation to Brittany, France. Enjoy! [widgetkit id=504] ... Read More about pics of the month: June
French work culture: What Americans can learn from the French
I used to work at a retirement home as a teenager and the elderly residents would always tell me how it felt like just yesterday that they were my age. I'd just smile and nod not really understanding what they meant. Now at 29, I feel like time really does fly. My perspective has shifted on how I ... Read More about French work culture: What Americans can learn from the French
Our wedding story featured in Marie Claire Mariages
Have you ever wanted to share some very special pictures with the world on a large scale? It was never a goal of ours to be featured in one of the world's top wedding magazines, but I'm happy to say that our wedding story appeared in the summer issue of Marie Claire Mariages, an international bridal ... Read More about Our wedding story featured in Marie Claire Mariages
Why McDonald’s in France is actually cool
McDonald’s. There. I said it. Like-minded fitness readers, hold on a second before you stop reading. What comes to mind when you think of everyone’s favorite fast food place? Calorie-laden meals packed full of preservatives that are only consumed by fat people, right? Maybe. In the U.S., McDonald’s ... Read More about Why McDonald’s in France is actually cool
French language problems: What I do when I don’t understand and want to cry
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
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
