It was the end of August 2016, and I was in Paris’ Charles de Gualle Airport, with two very tired little girls. We had been up since 4:00am for a big day of travel to our new home in Congo.…
A Unique New Year’s Eve in France
I’m at a place in my life where I’m okay with not having a wild party on New Year’s Eve (…although I do still believe a big night out every now and then is good for the soul). But even…
Available on Amazon Today: The Kids Who Travel The World-Paris
The day has finally arrived! Remember how I said this book would be released before Christmas?? Well, I had to buy other stocking stuffers for my kids…Indonesian mail system issues. Then I thought that it might be here in time…
15 Things I’ve Learned From Living in France
You spell Champagne with a capital C. If it’s not from Champagne, it’s sparkling wine. After dinner, cheese comes before dessert. It’s easier to walk on cobblestone in a wedge than it is in heels. Cheese, bread and cured meats…
When Le Tour De France Comes to Town…
Canadians are crazy for hockey. I can’t say that I’m a devoted hockey enthusiast, but when it’s Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals, I’m a hockey fanatic. Things are pretty similar here in France, but with a different sport. …
Champs-Elysées…Does It Live Up To The Hype?
If you’ve heard of Paris, you’ve heard of the Champs-Elysées. It’s a world famous street that comes with visions of all things wonderful. When people visit Paris, they visit the Champs-Elysées. The more time I spend in Paris the more…
Date Night in Paris! Le Lobby, The Peninsula Hotel
My husband and I live in France, where our two children were born. Both of our extended families live on another continent. This makes it very difficult for weekend getaways with just the two of us. In fact, it makes…
A Glimpse Into a School Lunchroom in France
When my husband and I first moved to Paris I spent some time substitute teaching while I figured out what I was going to do with the new life I found myself in. I’ll never forget dreading the fact that…
Girls’ Getaway-Le Regina Biarritz: You’ve Gotta Go!
A friend’s birthday brought us to Biarritz on a girls’ weekend, and we decided to celebrate in style at Le Regina Biarritz. Here was a hotel that did not disappoint! From the moment you walk through the front door you…
Let Them Eat Cake (Why Are The French Not Fat?)
As January comes to an end, I can’t help but imagine what life back home must have looked like over the past month. Gyms were bustling with brand new sneakers and line ups to get onto the cardio machines. Health…