Category: Expat Life
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Provence, A New Beginning

When I arrived in the south of France in 2010, I only spoke a few words of French. In 2007, I’d left a job in higher education for what I’d deemed a “career break,” but what I secretly hoped would turn into a more permanent transition… in Italy. I didn’t consider myself very naïve at…
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For Love of the French Breakfast

Greetings dear readers and friends. I hope you’ve had a lovely week and have some nice, relaxing plans for the weekend. Today I’m sharing a bit on one of my favorite topics… French food.
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Expat Tales… Making Friends in France

Greetings dear readers and friends. I hope everyone had a lovely Easter holiday. We stayed close to home and hosted my in-laws (les beaux-parents) and my sister-in-law (la belle-soeur) at our house for the weekend. Nothing like a bit of French home cooking to set you right… plus my belle-mere brought some artisanal chocolates from her…
