3 Perfect Days in Bordeaux
A taste of Bordeaux
Travel Tips for Passing Through CDG Paris
Passing through Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris can be a daunting experience for even the most seasoned traveler. On my last trip, I took notes on some things that make my travel a little easier…and safer. Hopefully, these Charles de Gaulle Airport tips will be helpful to […]
Last Trek Through the Carolinas
The “friends and family” tour through the Carolinas continues. Here are some of my favorite sights!
The Monkey Temple: Kathmandu
Remembering …
4,345 Miles and A World Away
Soon the Barefoot Blogger will be returning home to France. Meanwhile, it’s springtime at the beach in the Carolinas.
More Alike Than Different
Whether in the south of France, or south in the USA, we all love an art festival.
Please “Do Not Return”
When I was giving hints about moving to France and getting rid of stuff, the rest of the story hadn’t played out.
12 Things You’ll Miss in France This Year
If you don’t already have your bags packed, here are a few things you’ll surely miss staying at home.
French Artists and Friends
By now you know that some of the Barefoot Blogger’s favorite people in France are artists.
I’m Learning French!
For all those ‘doubters’ out there who think the Barefoot Blogger will never learn French, here’s news.
Who’s Got the World’s Best Oysters?
The French are so passionate about their oysters, they consume more of the hard-shelled delicacies than they export.
Roussillon: For Art and Authors
It is obvious that artists have forever loved Roussillon; but just recently, I discovered how many authors passed this way … and stayed for a while.
Why Roussillon is “Red”: Fact and Fable
The Barefoot Blogger – as seen in France Today. Why Roussillon is red? The French commune of Roussillon is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, roughly midway between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. It is in the heart of one of the biggest ochre deposits in the world — one that extends from […]
‘Cutting the Cheese’ and More French Etiquette
Nancy McGee, a gourmet guru, will be adding some culture to my blog, starting off with “Cheese Etiquette.”
The French “Ninth Art”: Bandes Dessinées
The French love bandes dessinées — drawn cartoons. We may call them “funnies” in the States but here they take the art form quite seriously.
Movie Night in Uzes: Carmen at the Met
French opera, performed live in New York, broadcast live at a cinema in Uzes — with French subtitles.
Women Friends: Age is Irrelevant
Women Friends: Age is Irrelevant The Barefoot Blogger was 50 years old when she started her career at IBM. Maybe that’s no big deal now, but years ago, “middle aged” women were not entering corporate jobs. The work I took on — helping introduce the second generation IBM […]
“Why Did You Move to France?”
People often ask: “why did you move to France?”
Shopping Finds in San Quentin la Poterie
No matter how many times I visit the villages near Uzes, I find something new and irresistible.
Today We Are All Parisians
Today We Are All Parisians Ten voices silenced. One million new ones will appear.