Paris Dream
My Paris dream is to visit the French city— the most beautiful, romantic place on earth, like I have all the time in the world.
Marseille, Resilient After All
To me Marseille’s story is one of resilience. It shows how perseverance conquers adversity.
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 go pitter-patter if your loved […]
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.
Moving to France: Renting a French Apartment
When the Barefoot Blogger decided to run off to France, I learned the hard way how to do some of the basics: rent a French apartment, open a bank account and obtain a visa. Here are some expat moving tips.
Moving to France: The Visa
Looks like lots of folks are thinking about moving to France. First, the visa. This post was #1 among blog followers in 2018. Bonne chance!
Moving to France: The Drama
Five years ago the Barefoot Blogger started the extraordinary journey to live in France. Remembering some of my early days moving to France, drama, and friends is so much fun.
Big Life Changes Ahead? Consider A Provençal Lifestyle
What does the Barefoot Blogger think about the Provençal lifestyle after moving to the south of France? Perfectly Provence‘s Carolyne Kause-Abbott asked questions you’ll want answered if you’re considering a big change in your life after retirement. Choosing the Provencal Lifestyle to Embark on a Retirement Adventure Carolyne […]
Behind French Garden Walls: A Bit of Silk Mill History
When driving down the backroads of France near Uzés, it’s a common sight to ride alongside tall stone walls. You know these beautifully laid stones must conceal something amazing. Perhaps behind French garden walls there’s a story to be told.
American in France: French Healthcare, Part 2
As crazy as it might seem, several years ago I experienced an almost identical injury in South Carolina, US. It was on my left side. “Why You Should Care About Healthcare This Election: Part 2” is about my US healthcare.
All Aboard for Carcassonne
Let’s visit Carcassonne!
The Feria’s in Nimes. Let the Party Begin!
Enough reminiscing. Fast forward to this weekend in Nimes. The ancient Roman city in the south of France is going to party like it’s 2016! One of the most exciting events in the Languedoc region of France is coming up Pentecost weekend (May 12-16) in Nimes. The Pentecost […]
Airport day
Flashback to discovering Uzes
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.
Moving to France: Please-a-Visa
What’s needed to move to France from the US
Moving to France: So Much To Do, So Little Time
Packing and Moving to France