Travel Corsica: From Sea to Snow-Capped Mountains
You have to Travel Corsica to believe how much the terrain of an island can change within a short drive.
Home In Uzès
Home in Uzès It’s Wednesday. That means market day in Uzès with local vendors. They bring my favorite tapenades, like anchoïade spread, and only fresh, seasonal products. That’s why many who make their home in Uzès prefer to shop on Wednesdays. Wednesday Market – The market on Wednesdays is a scaled-down version of the weekend event. […]
Today’s French Lesson: “Parler de l’Amour”
It’s St. Valentine’s Day. What better time to learn French, the language of love? During today’s French lesson at IS Aix-en-Provence, we dove into a treasure chest of words and phrases the French use to express their feelings of love. Would your heart pitter-patter if your loved one called you “ma Puce” (my Flea)? If […]
Learning French: Pétanque, Pastis et Passé Composé
If I had known that learning French is fun, I would have gone to IS-AIX long ago. Perhaps it’s fun now because I’m in one of the most beautiful towns in France: Aix-en-Provence. Learning French is fun Perhaps French is fun because I love weekend markets. Or it’s fun because boulangeries and chocolate shops are […]
French Lessons in Aix-en-Provence
If I could choose any place in the world for French lessons, it would be Aix-en-Provence. Just being here makes me feel like speaking French. The cozy cafes… Elegant courtyards with fountains… …and colorful neighborhood markets. The language will surely sink in. French lessons at IS Aix-en-Provence My first days at IS Aix-en-Provence have […]
Learning French in Aix-en-Provence. Getting There.
It’s taken five years for the Barefoot Blogger to get to the point where she’s making progress in her new language. Now I’m learning French in Aix-en-Provence.
Moving to France: Patience
I’m not a very patient person. Never have been. When I moved to France I knew it would try my patience.
Much Ado About French Truffles in Uzès
Uzès is famous for French truffles. Black ones. Pigs and dogs sniff them out from beneath the roots of trees.
5 Years an Expat in France
5 Years an Expat in France. Would you believe? It’s been five years since I started my expat adventure in France. After all this time, I’m as as excited as ever about being here. And not a bit trepidatious at what lies ahead.
Moving to France: Healthcare
One of the most asked questions for this American expat in France is about healthcare. “What do you do about healthcare when moving to France?”