Don’t let jet lag drag you down! You’ve scrimped, you have saved – for months…
One last ❤️ tip…
Don’t forget to tell her how beautiful she is… La chanson que n’importe quelle fille…
❤️6 Tips for the Perfect Valentine’s Day❤️
Not sure what to do for your sweetheart? Be inspired by the French! Here are…
The Parisian Street Art Movement
Paris embraces Street Art… Otherwise known in French as the “Murs d’Expressions”, Parisian Street Art…
A Parisian Holiday Season
Paris undergoes a brilliant transformation during the holidays… It is one of my very favorite…
Be Forewarned : There Be Witches in Provence
Have you heard of the Witch Trials in Aix-en-Provence? Beginning in the early 1600’s, cases…
The Fashionable Hiker – French Style
When hiking, first and foremost, you must be well dressed…
I’m sure you have heard the best way to dress for hiking largely depends on the conditions you plan on hiking in … clothing that wicks away moisture with less coverage in the summer and extra insulating layers in the winter – blah blah blah, yawn!
I’m not talking about good hiking boots, and sunscreen here…Nope! I’m talking about STYLE! Make the frenchies proud of you by remembering every outing, no matter the season or the destination, is an opportunity for style. It’s the French way after all!
Roussillon – A Very Colorful Day in Provence
The village of Roussillon is a tiny village filled with cafés and galleries selling pottery, art, and souvenirs. It is a quaint little village perched on top of a hillside, pigmented in red to match the nearby ochre mines and splendid against a sparkling blue sky. Roussillon is well worth a stopover to wander the narrow streets and enjoy the panoramic views, or for a light lunch or an ice cream, but the main attraction around here are the ochres mines…
Found: French Shopping Paradise
All Across France – C’est les SOLDES ! This year I discovered the sales at the Factory Outlet Malls (“magasins d’usine”) – and that was a revelation. Everything is already discounted at outlet pricing which is typically around 20% to 30% off the regular price. But then during the bi-yearly sales you add another 50%, 60%, 70% off the already marked down price – and paradise you have found!