It Takes A Village to Raise This Expat
The Barefoot Blogger has stayed out of trouble… until last week
Oh! “The Places You’ll Go!”
For five full days we packed in as much history, animal adventures, and fun in the south of France as we possibly could.
Trip Ideas You Can Steal From a 10-Year-Old’s Visit to France
Special friends are on the way to visit the Barefoot Blogger, including my dear 10-year-old McKenna. Planning the 7-day visit has been easier than you’d think.
An Insider’s Guide to Shopping in Nimes
After a few times driving to shopping areas in Nimes, I’m beginning to know my way around.
La Grande-Motte: A Thoroughly Modern French Holiday
Just an hour down the road from Uzes, near Montpelier, is the beach resort La Grande-Motte. At first glance, it’s a bit like seeing a piece of contemporary furniture among French antiques.
Lost in the Luberon: Gordes, Goult and Menerbes
When I learned my hometown friend, whom I hadn’t seen in 40 years, was coming to visit me in Uzes, right away I started planning her trip. One that we’d both enjoy.
Arles’ Feria du Riz: Bullfights and Fanfare
the controversal pastime – Ferias
Arles: Feria du Riz Food and Fashion
Just tell me there’s a bullfight close to Uzes and I’m there. As usual, there’s always a party going on that makes the corrida even more fun.
San Quentin la Poterie for Art and Lawrence Durrell
There must be something in the air in the little village of San Quentin la Poterie that stokes a fire in the creative minds of artists. They are everywhere.
French Folklore: Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer
Biblical history of Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer, France
Uzès on Sundays: Horses, Swans, and Otters “Oh My!”
Sundays are quiet in Uzes, France. It was the perfect time to see horses, swans and otters.
On the Road with Sally: Behind the Scenes
Car buying in France Behind the scenes When the conversation about car buying in France came up, my friend Geoffrey kindly loaned “Ales,” the tattered Citroen, to me for road trips out of Uzès. Sadly for Geoffrey, he mentioned I might get to use his red Mustang […]
My French Apartment
My French apartment
Uzes, France: Off the Beaten Track
Biking in France