city guides
Loire Valley Weekend Itinerary: Chambord and Blois
From Renaissance castles to renowned wine selections, the Loire Valley is a treat. From Bordeaux to Annecy, Paris to Marseille, I’ve discovered plenty of corners of France during my time as an expat. But I finally crossed off a major…
tips & tricks
How I Found an Apartment in France
Once I landed my job working in cultural exchanges in southern France, I had a new mission. I needed to find a place to live as an American living in France. I had previously lived with a French family, which…
Lifestyle
Reflections on Five Years in France
Five whole years ago, I boarded a transatlantic flight that changed my life. That fateful day began a chapter that will forever mark my life. No, that’s not an overstatement. What was supposed to be a short gap year turned…
