I’ve always been a big fan of Christmas. It’s been my favourite holiday for as long as I can remember; which is great because the build up to Christmas is longer than any other holiday throughout the year. In North…
Sleeping Over in a French Chateau: What You Need to Know
“There it is!” I pointed as I leaned across the car, blocking the vision of my husband who was trying to keep his eyes on the highway. Smiles spread across both of our faces as we saw the magnificent chateau…
La Toussaint: The Reason I Want to Live in a Cemetery in France
I was dropping my daughter off at school this morning and as we pulled away, I drove a few meters down the road and slammed on the brakes. I don’t know if I’ve ever even noticed that her school was…
Celebrating Halloween in a Country That Doesn’t
I grew up in Canada where, as a kid, Halloween was a very big deal. As soon as the school supplies were cleared out, Halloween items were quickly appearing on the shelves. The entire month of October was abuzz…
French Markets- What’s Not to Love?
When I lived in Paris, the market culture became part of my life without me even noticing. I walked everywhere I went, or took the Metro, so I ended up running into markets on a regular basis. Streets and sidewalks…