Life Update #6: Settling into France (one month update!)

Bonjour! As I'm writing this, it has been almost a month since I arrived in France to begin my third consecutive year abroad (but my first year as a lectrice d'anglais). So much has happened in this past month-- from finding a place to live to dealing with French administration, I can't believe how I … Continue reading Life Update #6: Settling into France (one month update!)

Blue Sky Tag #2

Greetings! A while ago, Lauren tagged me in the "Blue Sky Tag," which I'm happy to accept! Lauren has spent this past year teaching in Spain, and her blog shows plenty of her adventures working and traveling in the country. I live vicariously through her posts, which have since inspired me to return to Spain someday. … Continue reading Blue Sky Tag #2

Top-10 Favorite French Cities (so far)

Bonjour, mes ami(e)s! Not too long ago, I re-read a post from Anne's Present Perfect blog about her top-ten favorite cities in France. Besides vicariously living through the beautiful descriptions and gorgeous photos of each destination she's visited, I also happened to stumble upon the comment I wrote back when I first read it, along with her … Continue reading Top-10 Favorite French Cities (so far)

5 Hidden Gems of Paris You Need to Visit

Bonjour! Whether you've never been or have visited dozens of times, Paris is that ever-enchanting city that we look forward to going at some point in our life. Seducing us with its promise for love and adventure, the renown "City of Lights" has all of the elegant beauty and things to do that is sure … Continue reading 5 Hidden Gems of Paris You Need to Visit

Paris: My Host Family Experience (Part 2)

Bonjour, tout le monde! Crazy to believe the it has been almost a year since I wrote Part 1 to this study abroad/host family experience. It's also incredible to realize that it's been over three years since my study abroad experience, which I believe really shaped my passion for living in France. From the last … Continue reading Paris: My Host Family Experience (Part 2)