Category: Expat Life

  • Provence, A New Beginning

    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…

  • For Love of the French Breakfast

    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.

  • Expat Tales… Making Friends in France

    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…